Higher Education Checklist

First Time Applicant

First time applying to the Higher Education Program or denied and reapplying again.

Lapsed Applicant

Applicant who was a part of the Higher Education Program but dropped or left the program 3 or more years ago.

•Tribal Higher Education Program Application/ Policy Agreement

•Current Certificate of Indian Blood – Copy Not Accepted

•Official High School Transcripts/GED Certificate with Scores

•Official College/University Transcripts (If applicable)

•Free Application for Federal Student Aid – Copy of Student Aid Report, obtained from fafsa.ed.gov

•Admission Letter of Acceptance

•Class Schedule

•Education Course Plan

•Higher Education Financial Needs Analysis (FNA) (This form is submitted by the student to their College/University Financial Aid Office to complete.)

•Dorm/Apartment Lease Agreement (Only for SCAT who have a permanent address on the SCAT Reservation and are moving closer to their college/university.)

Reapplying Applicant

Applicant who was currently awarded this past semester(s).

•Reapplying Transfer Applicant – applicant who were currently awarded this past semester(s) and is transferring to another college/university.

•Tribal Higher Education Grant Application/Policy Agreement – Updated

•Official Transcripts with Posted Semester Grades

•Unofficial due as soon as available

•Free Application for Federal Student Aid – Copy of Student Aid Report

•Class Schedule

•Education Course Plan – Updated

•Higher Education Financial Needs Analysis – Updated

•Dorm/Apartment Lease Agreement - Updated (Only for SCAT who have a permanent address on the SCAT Reservation and are moving closer to their college/university)

*Letter of intent for reason of Transfer (For Transfer applicants ONLY)