This website is still under construction. Please stay tuned for further updates and features. Member Area Search for: MENU Contact Post Secondary Education < Go Back to Education Page There are scholarships available to Tribal members as well. Please visit the Scholarships page to learn more about these and fill out an application. Eligibility Changes to the CTSI Higher Ed & AVT Applications Deadline to apply for FAFSA is now June 30th. Deadlines for the Higher Education and AVT grant applications remain the same (June 30th). Click to go to a section on the page. Higher Education Program Higher Education Graduate Grant AVT Program Adult Education Education Specialists Incentive Program Higher Education Program The Higher Education Program is a scholarship program for eligible Siletz Tribal members to continue their education beyond high school. Developing leadership skills and increasing employment opportunities in professional fields is the goal of participants. The program requires admission and enrollment in an accredited institute pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or a two-year program that will transfer to a four-year college or university, a Master’s program or a PhD. The program is available to all Tribal members regardless of residency. Higher Education Manual Requirements Be an enrolled Tribal member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Provide a letter of acceptance for enrollment at an accredited college or university leading to a four or two year transferring degree program Apply for Federal Financial Aid by June 30th and demonstrate financial need as determined by the college or university financial aid office through a Need Analysis Complete the Tribal Higher Education Grant application by the date set for the current academic year: June 30th for the Academic Year Application Process Tribal Higher Education grant application Statement of educational goals and plans after completing chosen field of study Verification of Siletz Tribal Enrollment Letter of Acceptance for admission Complete high school transcripts, GED certificates or complete college transcript Financial Award Letter from College or university (must apply for financial aid by June 30th of each year) Results of placement test (if part of school’s admission process) Degree evaluation for students with junior status Higher Education Application Tribal financial aid is provided after federal and state grant and scholarship awards are made. Payment is made for tuition and books, or if that has been covered by the other sources, then that same amount may be awarded for living expenses. Higher Education Graduate Grant This grant is for graduate students enrolled in the Siletz Tribe. Applications are due June 30th each year. Please read the application carefully and submit all the documentations required. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application Process A personal letter in which you state why you require a higher education grant, how you plan to use the funding, and describe your plans and goals after graduation. A copy of your complete college transcript(s), including all graduate and undergraduate coursework A letter of acceptance from the college you plan to attend (first-time/transferring applicants only). Documentation that you applied to the American-Indian Graduate Center Scholarship Program. American Indian Graduate Center applications open as early as December and close as early as May each year. It is your responsibility to be aware of and meet the AIGC scholarship deadlines. Documentation that you submitted a FAFSA by June 30 (https://fafsa.ed.gov/). FAFSA opens for applications on October 1st. Requirements The applicant must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon. The applicant must be enrolled in or eligible for enrollment in a college or university that is state or regionally accredited. To be eligible to receive an award, the applicant must have submitted a complete graduate grant application with all supporting documents before June 30. All necessary documentation must be submitted before the application will be processed. Applications missing documentation will not be considered for funding. Note: This funding is very limited and may not be available every year. If accepted, you are responsible for updating the Tribe with contact information is changed. Applications must be renewed each academic year to receive funding. Graduate Grant Application Tribal financial aid is provided after federal and state grant and scholarship awards are made. Payment is made for tuition and books, or if that has been covered by the other sources, then that same amount may be awarded for living expenses. Adult Vocational Training Program (AVT) The Adult Vocational Training Program provides support for vocational training for Siletz Tribal Members residing within the eleven-county service area. The program requires a high school diploma or GED certificate and focuses on individuals with no previous training, job skills, or trade. Training may be obtained at either a community college or a technical institute. If a student is attending a private college or university, the amount is then based on the nearest state college/university. Requirements Be an enrolled Tribal member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Be eighteen (18) years of age. High school graduates are eligible at seventeen (17) years Be in need of training to obtain reasonable and satisfactory employment or be under employed and lack of additional training would result in extreme hardship for the applicant and in need of financial assistance to obtain training (25 CFR Section 27.5) Note: Only those applicants who declare a desire and intent to accept full time employment as soon as possible after completion of training will be selected. Plans may subsequently change, but the intent of the training program is preparation for employment and this must be the initial intent of program participants. The program is not meant to serve as a preliminary to immediate further education assistance. Application Process Completed Siletz Tribal Adult Vocational Training application form Verified Indian eligibility Residency Requirement. Applicant must live within the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians eleven-county service area Statement of educational goals and plans after completing field of study Letter of acceptance to training institute Verification of application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA)(must apply for financial aid by June 30th of each year) Financial Aid Package Form certified by Financial Aid Officer of education institution High school, GED certificate or college transcripts AVT Application Tribal financial aid is provided after federal and state grant and scholarship awards are made. Payment is made for tuition and books, or if that has been covered by the other sources, then that same amount may be awarded for living expenses. Adult Education Adult Education assists Tribal members within the eleven-county service area with skill development classes and General Education Development (GED) classes to obtain and retain employment .The program may provide funding for special interest and education classes. The program coordinates with other service providers to establish continuity for Adult Education. Applications are available at the four Tribal area offices. Eugene Portland Salem Siletz Area Office Education Specialists Portland Area Office Katy Holland KatyH@ctsi.nsn.us 503-238-1512 12790 SE Stark Street Suite 102 Portland, OR 97233 Eugene Area Office Candace Hill CandaceH@ctsi.nsn.us 541-484-4234 2468 West 11th Eugene, OR 97402 Salem Area Office Sonya Moody-Jurado SonyaMJ@ctsi.nsn.us 503-390-9494 3160 Blossom Dr NE Suite 105 Salem, OR 97305 Siletz Area Office Alissa Lane-Keene AlissaL@ctsi.nsn.us 541-444-8373 201 SE Swan Avenue PO Box 549 Siletz, OR 97380 Student Incentive Program The Siletz Tribal Council desires to reward students for their educational achievement, and encourage them to continue on into higher education by rewarding each milestone. This is a monetary incentive and is awarded by level of education. Note: Applicant must be enrolled Siletz Tribal members at time of completion/graduation. Fill out the application below and send it to your local Education Specialist. 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