How to Apply for SFNS Post-Secondary Funding

Application Deadline Dates
  • March 1 for Summer Session 
  • May 1 for Fall Session
  • October 1 for Winter Session​ ​
Please submit an application by 4:00 p.m. on the designated deadline dates. Unfortunately, late applications may not be accepted.

Starting an application:

The Southern First Nations Secretariat Post-Secondary Department no longer accepts paper applications for Post-Secondary Student Assistance. All applications must be submitted online through the Outcomes Student Information System Portal. If you require assistance, please contact _____________________.

New Students
Students who have never applied for funding through Southern First Nations Secretariat and/or do not have any records in the Outcomes Student Information System can apply for funding by clicking the "start application."

Returning Students
Returning students can apply for a new funding year by logging into the Outcome Student Information System portal using their username and password. To get started, click "Login."
Application Instructions:
  1. Complete the required fields on the online application form.
  2. Download and complete applicable documents located in the "Documents" section of the online application form.   If you are a member of the Munsee-Delaware Nation, Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation, or Oneida of the Thames First Nation you will only need to complete the   SFNS PSE Student Contract and the SFNS Information Authorization Form (disregard the other forms listed).
  3. Submit the online funding application by clicking the "Submit Application" button.
Once your application has been reviewed by the Post-Secondary Department, you will be able to sign into Outcomes Student Information System Portal andupload required documents.

Required Documents

To complete your funding application, you will need to submit the following documents:
  • Submit a verified copy of your OSSD/GED/ACE Certificate (High school students may still apply for funding but must submit a copy of OSSD/GED/ACE prior to receiving funding)
  • Letter of acceptance    (You do not need to have acceptance to an institution prior to application).
  • Tuition statement from the post-secondary institution
  • Status Card (front and back) or a letter from your First Nation Membership Clerk verifying your ten-digit status card number.
  • Direct deposit form / void cheque from Canadian banking institutions only.   (  No hand-written deposit forms will be accepted).
  • SFNS PSE Student Contract
  • SFNS  Information Authorization Form

You submitted your application, now what?

Once your application has been submitted, it will be reviewed and a decision communicated within 30 days of the deadline established for each session.

Example: If you are applying for funding for a program with a September start, your application deadline is May 1st.  The Post-Secondary team will review your application for funding and communicate their decision to you by May 31st at the last known address you provided.

Need Help?

If you need help, check out the videos listed below.
New Student Application Video
How to log In, Apply, and Upload Documents