Sponsorship & Application Procedures

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The Saddle Lake Post-Secondary staff will process all applications and will review all applications, which are eligible for sponsorship support, provided that all criteria are met. Final decisions will be made by the Saddle Lake Education Authority. An applicant will be informed in writing of the Board’s decision by the Saddle Lake Post-Secondary staff. An applicant must apply prior to the deadline dates for sponsorship. Failure to submit all documents prior to deadline date(s) shall result in denial of educational sponsorship. For audit purposes all applications must be signed by the applicant. (Procedures are applicable to other forms of study such as part-time, home study, correspondence courses, etc.)

Please reference the SLPS Student Policy Manual for additional information at:

2011-2012 SLPS Student Policy Handbook….DOWNLOAD TODAY!

SLPS Student Policy Manual – Download Adobe Reader Version

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~ APPLICATION DEADLINES ~

FALL Session (June 15^th)

Start September

WINTER Session (November 15^th)

Start January

SPRING/SUMMER INTERSESSION (April 15^th)

Start May

Please Note: Some academic programs have different start and end dates, if unsure when to apply, please contact our office for deadline date which applies to your application.

Download SLPS Sponsorship Application Package:

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SLPS Sponsorship Application – Opens in Microsoft Word 2007

~ APPLICATION PROCEDURE ~

Part 1: A NEW STUDENT APPLICANT shall provide all of the following documentation to the Saddle Lake Post-Secondary office:

Application Form (to be processed at the Education Office);
Acceptance letter from the Post Secondary institution;
All current & up-to-date Transcripts from previous enrolment;
Career plan (one page essay outlining career objectives);
Two letters of reference (immediate family members excluded);
Program Plan Worksheet (Access from Post Secondary Institution calendar, website ,&/or faculty) & Course schedule;
Signed Release of Information Agreement Form (obtainable through SLPS Office)
Photocopy of Indian Status Card;
Photocopy of Provincial Health Care Card of applicant and all dependant(s), if applicable;
Fee Assessment schedule from Post Secondary institution;
Photocopy of S.I.N. card;
Employer verification, if applicable; and
A void cheque or a Pre-authorization Form from your banking institution (if approved for sponsorship).

Note: Tuition deposits and/or application fees shall remain the responsibility of a new applicant and will not be reimbursed if he or she has not been selected for educational assistance.

Part 2: A CONTINUING STUDENT shall provide the following documents on a yearly basis for ongoing sponsorship support:

Application Form (to be processed at the Education office);
Confirmation of registration or acceptance letter from Post Secondary institution;
Transcripts from previous year;
Fee Assessment schedule from Post Secondary institution;
Course schedule; and
Employer verification, if applicable.

Note: An application for a continuing student must be submitted by appropriate deadline dates; sponsorship will be dependent on academic performance.

Part 3: Intersession Application (June – August) - A CONTINUING STUDENT or NEW STUDENT APPLICANT shall provide the following documents on a yearly basis for sponsorship support:

New Applicant – refer to Part 1 and reference Note below
Continuing Student – refer to Part 2 and reference Note below

Note: Student must be enrolled in at least two (2) 3-credit courses or one (1) 6-credit course per term to be considered for full-time funding (tuition, books, & post-secondary allowance).

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