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)