The NTC Post-Secondary Education Department is committed to aiding students in achieving their educational goals. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the P/S Counsellor or Advisor, or stop by the office.
Students can now find us on facebook – join our group page “Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Post Secondary Education Department”, and make sure to frequently check the website and our facebook page for updates.
NTC Post Secondary Program Information
The NTC P/S funding provides full-time support (living allowance, tuition, books & supplies) and part-time support (tuition, books & supplies only).
NTC P/S funding is provided to eligible Nuu-chah-nulth post-secondary students enrolled in eligible post-secondary programs.
An eligible post-secondary program must be at least one (1) academic year in length, be offered by a public post secondary institution; and have secondary level equivalent as a prerequisite for admission to the program. The program of studies must lead to or be for credit for a certificate, diploma or degree.
The Post Secondary Education staff administers the funding following the NTC Post Secondary Policies and Procedures.
Chief and Council of the 14 Nuu-chah-nulth Nations established the NTC Post Secondary Policies and Procedures. You are expected to know and understand our policies and procedures - please take time to read this information fully:
NTC Post Secondary Policies and Procedures (Word)
NTC Post Secondary Policies and Procedures (PDF)
We know that your class work is going to be demanding enough, and we don't want you to stumble over the rules and regulations of your funding.
If you are a member of the Ucluelet First Nation, you will need to contact your Band Office for funding information.
Application Deadline
Every year, applicants must submit an application package that includes completed forms and required documentation. An application package is required for each year of study.
Current and prospective students will have two opportunities to apply for funding. Students who plan to start their studies in September MUST submit a complete P/S funding application to the NTC or to their Nation by January 31st at 4:30pm. Those who wish to start their studies in January or who missed the September deadline can submit a complete P/S funding application to the NTC by August 1st at 4:30pm.
When filling-out an application, please print clearly and ensure that all your information is provided. Be sure to include as much detail as possible when filling-out the questions. Please follow this link to the most current application;
NTC Post Secondary Funding Application (Word).
NTC Post Secondary Funding Application (PDF).
Application Process
If you are applying for funding for the first time, an English Assessment is required. This is mandatory – completion of English 12 and / or acceptance into a post-secondary institution do not cancel out the assessment requirement.
If your long-term goal requires mathematics, a Math Assessment will also be required.
Approximately four – six weeks after the deadline for submitting the application passes, you will receive a personalized list of additional documents required to process your application. It is your responsibility to provide the necessary documentation to the NTC P/S Department by the deadline indicated on the letter you received.
The NTC P/S Department makes every effort to work with students to meet the funding deadlines, but this is not always possible due to the number of students applying and the dates when documents are received by the NTC.
NOTE: Incomplete applications are automatically withdrawn and are not processed if the requested information is not received by the stated deadlines.
Any mistakes or missing information will delay the processing of your application.
Mailed and Faxed Information
When documents are faxed to the office, it goes through NTC Reception to be recorded and then the documents are forwarded to the P/S Education Department. Depending on the volume of mail / faxes, it may take up to 5 days before we can get to the documents that you have submitted.
2011 / 2012 Post Secondary Calendar
Here is a link to the 2011 / 2012 post secondary calendar. In this calendar you will find all of our monthly and annual important dates, including deposit days, student dinners, and application deadlines. Please bookmark this page for your use, as we will not be sending out monthly calendars this year.
The NTC Post-Secondary Department is updating the Graduation Records & we encourage all NTC funded P/S graduates to fill out the Graduation Update Form and be entered in a draw to win a $100 Wal-Mart Gift Card. Full Information and details on how to submit your information and draw dates are available directly on the form.
Technical Vocational Training
Students who want to pursue studies that do not fall under the post secondary funding program are encouraged to submit an application for Technical Vocational Training (TVT) Funding. TVT funding provides students with a living allowance ONLY. TVT students are responsible for obtaining alternative funding for tuition, books and supplies. TVT funding applies only to the members of Nuu-chah-nulth Nations who are a part of the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) - Canada / First Nations Funding Agreement (CFNFA). If you are a member of the following First Nations; Huu-ay-aht / Uchucklesaht / Toquaht / Ucluelet, you will need to contact your Band Office for funding information. Submit a Post Secondary Funding Application and follow the process for Technical Vocational Training students.
Frequently Used Forms
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Frequently Asked Questions
Please click the following link:Frequently Asked Questions.
NTC Post Secondary Contacts
Lynnette Lucas- Education Manager
lynnette.lucas@nuuchahnulth.org
Linda Gomez - Post Secondary Counsellor
linda.gomez@nuuchahnulth.org
Kelly Johnsen- Post-Secondary Counsellor
kelly.johnsen@nuuchahnulth.org
Cindy Wishart- Education Assistant
cindy.wishart@nuuchahnulth.org
Contact
psinfo@nuuchahnulth.org
PO Box 1383
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7M2
Phone: (250) 724-5757
Toll-free: 1-877-677-1131
Fax: (250) 723-0463 or (250) 724-9682
