Overview

The mission of the Southern First Nations Secretariat​ Post-Secondary department is to assist eligible member First Nation life-long learners in their pursuit of higher educational opportunities. We strive to enrich the experience of the learner by supporting and advocating while they are on their academic path to self-empowerment.

The goal of the Post-Secondary Department is to continually increase the number of student graduates, while maximizing the limited funds in accordance with funding guidelines, to enrich oneself, their family, and their Nations.
For full details about the SFNS Post-Secondary Program, please see the Student Assistance Policy.

What types of support can the Post-Secondary department provide?

Support Offered
  • Student counselling
  • Wellness check-ins
  •  Financial assistance for tuition fees, books and supplies
  • A monthly living allowance for full-time eligible students​
Please note: The Post-Secondary Program is an assistance program and not designed to meet every need a student may have. Funding is limited and not all students may be funded, or partial funding may be provided.

Eligibility

​To be eligible to apply for assistance under the Southern First Nations Secretariat Post Secondary Student Assistance Policy applicants:
1. Must provide proof of being registered members of one of the following First Nations:

Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation

Oneida Nation of the Thames
In addition to the above First Nations, the SFNS Post-Secondary Department also provides funding to the following:

General List

The General List is students who are registered with ISC but have no affiliation to a First Nation

Northern List

The Northern List is ​students from NWT or Northern Quebec that have not met residency requirements and have been refused support
2.  ​ Must possess a grade 12 secondary school graduation diploma or its equivalent and have met university or college requirements. As well, students who have previously received certification from a government recognized educational institution such as CEGEP or an ACE program are eligible.
3.  ​ Must reapply for funding every year/term, before the deadline for each term:
  • May 1st (fall term)
  • October 1st (winter term)
  • March 1st (summer term)
Want to know how to apply?