HIGHER EDUCATION
“Everything on the earth has a purpose, every disease an herb to cure it, and every person a mission. This is the Indian theory of existence.” — Mourning Dove Salish
Dear Higher Education Applicant:
Congratulations on your decision to pursue post-secondary education.
The Quartz Valley Indian Reservation Tribe is delighted to be able to support you in your quest of Higher Education.
Congratulations on your decision to pursue post-secondary education.
The Quartz Valley Indian Reservation Tribe is delighted to be able to support you in your quest of Higher Education.
The purpose of the Quartz Valley Indian Reservation Adult Education Department is to support and financially aid Tribal members to seek higher education through accessible tribal funds. An overall purpose is to develop educational opportunities as a means for individual members to reach cultural, economic, and social success and to contribute to protecting and advancing the sovereignty and way of life of the QVIR people.
Higher Education ScholarshipsQVIR funding comes with four requirements:
1) Student must be an undergraduate and attending full-time (12 credits or more) 2) Student must demonstrate a need as determined by the Financial Aid Officer based on the requirements for the Title IV Federal Assistance (Determined by the student's Aid Report from the FAFSA Application) 3) Student must be an enrolled member of the Quartz Valley Indian Reservation 4) Student must maintain a 2.0 Grade Point Average or better
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What to Do:Step 1: Complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). An application is available at the school, or by calling 1(800)433-3243 and having one sent directly to your home. You can also electronically file via internet at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov (strongly recommended). For returning students, you will be mailed a renewal from each year, or you can do a renewal over the internet if
you have your PIN number. If you have lost or not received the PIN number, it is recommended that you complete a whole new application on-line. Step 2: Complete the top portion of the Financial Needs Analysis form (Last page of Higher Education Application) and forward (mail or hand-carry) to your school’s Financial Aid Department. The school will electronically receive Student Aid Report (SAR) from your FAFSA application and will use the codes on the SAR to see what type of Federal Funding you’re eligible for. The Financial Aid Representative will then be able to determine your “unmet need” to recommend an amount the Tribe should award. Step 3: Complete Higher Education application and return to the QVIR Education Department. Be sure to include all supporting documents (Letter of acceptance, enrollment verification, etc.). Applications will not be considered complete without all supporting documentation; Education Department will not begin processing application until complete. Please be advised, QVIR Scholarship dollars only meet a part of your need. It is your responsibility to know the expenses of the university or college you are attending.
You are encouraged to apply for scholarships and should not look at the award you receive from the QVIR Tribal scholarships as your only sources of financial support. There are a variety of Native American scholarships obtainable and it is your task in researching for other funding to assist you. For additional information and answers to some of your questions, click here. | ||||||||
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