The document provides information about the Grand River Post-Secondary Education Office (GRSPEO), which assists Indigenous students with pursuing higher education. It outlines the eligibility requirements for funding, types of funding available, application deadlines and processes, policies, and tips for academic success.

1. www.grpseo.org

2. The GRPSEO exists to empower
Onkwehon:we through higher education,
within available resources.

3.  Assist with the GRPSEO application process
 Monitor student success with semester
contacts, grade review and verify eligibility
 Provide referrals where/when necessary
 Provide limited help with other application
processes such as OSAP, OCAS and OUAC
 Promote post secondary awareness with
elementary and secondary aged students

4.  Six Nations Members
 Persons who are enrolled in or accepted for
enrolment in an eligible post secondary
program

5.  At least two academic years in length
 Offered by a recognized post secondary institution
 Secondary school completion as an entrance
requirement to the program
PLEASE NOTE: Preparatory programs (or
courses) are not eligible unless they provide full
credit towards a diploma or degree

6.  Level 1 - College Diploma
 Level 2 - University Undergraduate Degree
(Including B.Ed., Law Degree)
 Level 3 - Graduate University Degree
 Level 4 - Post Graduate Degree

7.  Tuition Assistance
(estimated)
 College: $4,800
 University: $7,900
 Books
 Full-time students:
$400/semester
 Part-time students: $80/course
 Education Allowance
 Full-time students only:
$800/month (or can use toward
Residence fees)
 Mandatory Program Fees
 Maximum $1,000/year for all
students

8.  Funding is limited to completion of one level
of assistance (e.g. College diploma or
undergraduate degree)
 Tuition assistance is calculated at the
Canadian public institution rate
 Funds are issued in Canadian Currency
 Not all private institutions/programs are
eligible for educational assistance

9.  Priority 1 - Returning or Continuing
Successful Students
 Priority 1 b – Continuing successful self-
funded students
 Priority 2 - New High School Graduates
 Priority 3 - Withdrawals for just cause
(emergency cases)
 Priority 4 (a) – Part time successful
students applying for full time assistance

10.  Priority 4 (b) - Out of school for two or
more consecutive academic semesters
 Priority 5 – Previous graduates who
change program but are not changing their
level of study
 Priority 6 – Students from other countries
*see Residency 2 to follow
 Priority 7 - Unsuccessful students

11.  Priority 1 - Returning or Continuing
Successful Students
 Priority 1 b – Continuing successful self-
funded students
 Priority 2 - New High School Graduates
 Priority 3 - Withdrawals for just cause
(emergency cases)
 Priority 4 (a) – Part time successful
students applying for full time assistance

12.  Priority 4 (b) - Out of school for two or more
consecutive academic semesters
 Priority 5 – Previous graduates who change
program but are not changing their level of
study
 Priority 6 - Students from other countries *are
Residency 2 only
 Priority 7 - Unsuccessful students

13.  You will be mailed/e-mailed a “Check List of
Required Documentation”
 Read the information requested – If you have
questions, contact your GRPSEO Funding
Advisor.
 If documents are not received your application
may not be processed further.
 Review the rules and guidelines for funding.

14.  Please check your e-mails. Make sure they
are ACCURATE! Both GRPSEO and your
institution will be sending you relevant
information.
 Make note of any deadlines.
 If you are not sure – call our office!

15.  GRPSEO’s policy
states that all
student files are
confidential
 Completed Third
Party Access(TPA)
consent form
required to allow us
to share your
information with a
parent.

17. May 1st Deadline to Confirm Offers of
Admission
 Applicants must confirm their acceptance
of an offer of admission by this date
 Colleges may extend offers of admission
after this date.
 Check your e-mails frequently.

18. June 3rd
 The latest date by which all secondary
school applicants shall expect a response
from an Ontario university. Such a
response will be one of the following:
1) an offer of admission;
2) a refusal; or
3) a deferral pending the receipt of specific
additional information

19.  Make sure you pay attention to the
institution’s deposit deadline.
 This deadline will be communicated to you
by the institution.

20.  Your Required Documentation Check List sent
to you by your Funding Advisor will identify what
specific items are required by the August 1st
date, such as your final official high school
transcript.
 Review your check list thoroughly and keep in
mind that an approved application can still be
cancelled if the specified August 1 documents
asked for, are not received by this date.
 Best to send in needed documents as soon as
you have them to avoid loss of funding.

21.  Funding is limited
 Costs continue to increase
 More & more students have to cover part
of their education costs
 Save what you can!
 Apply for other sources of
funding such as….

22. Scholarships
A gift of money given to a student most
often based on academic achievements
Possible sources: schools, companies,
charities, governments and private
individuals
Entrance scholarships
Most often an application is required

23. Bursaries
A gift of money given to a student who
demonstrates a genuine financial need
Application is required
Marks are not often prime consideration

24.  Scholarships and bursaries do NOT
jeopardize your GRPSEO funding.
 Less stress over finances.
 Recognition for your hard work.
 Role model to your community.

25.  You schedule this session with your GRPSEO
Funding Advisor after approval of funding.
 Meeting in person is preferred.
 Your Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are welcome to
attend.
 Review your education plan.
 Review the rules and guidelines for funding.
 Have your questions answered about funding.

26.  Students are required
to submit their grades
after each semester
 Poor academic
performance can affect:
 Priority
 Overpayment
 Academic dismissal
Other factors that may have an affect:
Working
Extracurricular activities (e.g. sports, clubs)

27. Know the support services at your institution:
Aboriginal Student Support Services
Counselling Services
Writing Centers
Academic Advisors

28. Student Success Office
Tutorial Services
Career Counselling/Employment Center
Your GRPSEO Funding Advisor.

29. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO APPY ON-LINE
 February 1st-Application deadline for summer
semester
 May 1st - Application deadline for Fall or
Fall/Winter semester(s)
 October 1st - Application deadline for Winter
semester starting January

30.  LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
PROCESSED!
 Apply online by your required deadline date at
www.grpseo.org.

31. Check our website
for updates –
www.grpseo.org
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