Post Secondary Student Support Services
The objective of the Post Secondary Programs is to assist in the creation of a large pool of professionals who will work toward the establishment of self government in the Sioux Lookout District, to help create infrastructures, support initiatives in business, economic development, government, medical and social services, and encourage entrepreneurship.
Funding and Services
Approved applicants receive partial or entire financial aid for:
- Books and Tuition
- Travel and Accommodation
- Residence Fees provided up to a maximum amount
- Course Materials
- Tutoring
Students also receive the following NNEC support:
- Social Counselling
- Academic Counselling
- Career Counselling
Student Rights and Responsibilities
All First Nations members are entitled to equitable rights as students of NNEC and are expected to perform as responsible adults.
Students sign a Charter of Student Rights and Responsibilities that outlines their education rights and responsibilities as adult students of NNEC. The binding contract serves as a guiding document to assess current and future funding and support of individual students.
Eligibility
- All applications for education assistance are considered according to their priority.
- Priority 1: Returning - Continuing successful and new Grade 12 graduates.
- Priority 2: Continuing successful self-funded students who fall under the AANDC guidelines.
- Priority 3: 1st time grade 12 equivalency (course) mature students.
- Priority 4: Previously funded unsuccessful students who have sat out for a minimum of two academic years based on the following criteria:
- Length of time away from post secondary
- Amount of money spent on a student
- Official transcript
- A written essay complete with an academic plan
Application and Deadlines
- March 15th: Application deadline for Spring - Summer sessions
- May 15th: Application deadline for Fall - Winter semesters
- July 15th: Official Transcripts due from students
- July 15th: Deadline for required documentation as indicated on your Checklist of Required Documentation provided by your Post Secondary Counsellor
- November 15th: Application deadline for Winter semester
For application information contact:
Email: info@nnec.on.ca
Call: 1 807 475 5225
Toll Free: 1 888 203 8312
