New Applicant Requirements
1. Post-Secondary Education Support Program Application Form
A Post-Secondary Education Support Program Application form is a document containing personal and institutional information. The application form for post-secondary sponsorship is required to be filled out and submitted between the application window.
2. Proof of Dependents Form (if applicable)
A Proof of Dependents Form is used to verify that an applicant’s claimed dependents meet the eligibility requirements for financial assistance while the applicant is receiving funding from the post-secondary education department.
3. Child Tax Benefit Application (if applicable)
A Child Tax Benefit application is a form used to apply for financial assistance from the government to help eligible families with the costs of raising children. It typically requires information about the child, the applicant, income, and residency to determine eligibility and benefit amounts.
4. Letter of Intent
A Letter of Intent is a one-page personal letter written by an applicant briefly introducing themselves and outlining educational goals, reasons for pursuing post-secondary studies, and how the program aligns with their academic, career, or personal objectives (AI-generated letters are not accepted).
5. Previous Semester Grades (if applicable)
Previous Semester Grades are the final grades a student earned in their most recent completed academic term.
6. Letter of Acceptance
A Letter of Acceptance is an official document issued by a post-secondary institution confirming that a student has been admitted to a specific program of study. PSE requires that this form should include the post-secondary institutes letter head, name of program you have been accepted into, your student ID number, and steps on how to accept the offer.
7. Program Planning Guide
A Program Planning Guide is a document that outlines the courses, program requirements, and recommended academic pathways to help students successfully complete their post-secondary program. Another name for a program planning guide is an academic plan/evaluation, academic roadmap, educational plan, and an academic progress report.
8. Transcripts
• High school
High school transcripts are official academic records that document a student’s completed courses, grades, credits earned, and graduation status. If an applicant has graduated from high school within the last 3 years, they are required to provide high school transcripts or proof of high school diploma.
• Mature
Mature student transcripts are official academic records that document the education, completed courses, and grades of applicants seeking admission as mature students. If an applicant has not obtained their high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma, transcripts are not necessary. If the applicant graduated from high school or completed adult upgrading over 4 years ago, transcripts are required.
• Students enrolled in a program
Transcripts of a student enrolled in a program are official academic records that document completed courses, grades, credits earned, and academic progress within the program.
• Adult Upgrading
Adult upgrading transcripts are official academic records that document courses completed, grades achieved, and credits earned through adult education or upgrading programs. If the applicant has graduated from an adult upgrading program, then applicants are required to provide transcripts.
9. Course Registration
A Course Registration Form is a document that lists the courses a student is enrolled in for a specific academic term and confirms their registered program schedule. On-line courses are not sponsored (distance learning, virtual, etc). Students are required to submit a form that contains the name of the institute, corresponding semester, student name, student ID number, course title(s), and total corresponding credit hours.
10. Scholarships
A scholarship is a monetary academic award provided to post-secondary students who apply for supplemental financial assistance to help cover the costs of their education. Applicants are required to send confirmation they have applied to scholarship programs.
11. Two pieces of identification:
Two acceptable pieces of identification can include a copy of the applicant’s Certificate of Indian Status card (Registry group no. and name must be 436 – Piikani Nation), 1 other form of ID (preferably a picture ID). Screenshots and photos of IDs are unacceptable.
12. Consent Form
A Consent to Request and Release Information form gives PBOES permission to view relevant information needed to verify your eligibility and administer your post-secondary funding.
13. Banking Information
Banking information provides the details needed to electronically deposit funds into your account, including your name, financial institution, transit number, and account number.
