KIA Student Funding Program

Program Description and Eligibility

Through the Inuit Post-Secondary Education Program (IPSEP) and the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program (ISETP) funded by the Government of Canada, the Kitikmeot Inuit Association provides financial assistance to eligible students towards the cost of approved education programs. Kitikmeot Inuit in the following categories are eligible:

• Full or part-time students registered in a certificate, degree, diploma or apprenticeship program at a post-secondary institution. The duration of this program must be at least one academic year.
• Full or part-time students enrolled in a university or college prep program offered at a post-secondary institution. The duration of this program may not be more than one year.
• Academic Upgrading and other Training Programs may be eligible. Please contact us for more information before you complete the application form.

Application Procedures

Applications to the Inuit Post-Secondary Education Program must include:

• Completed and signed application form.
• Banking direct deposit form.
• Copy of applicant’s identification (one of birth certificate/health care card/driver’s license).
• Copy of identification for all dependents claimed (one of birth certificate/health care card).
• Current resume.
• Program outline and approximate fees for post-secondary program applied for (can be printed from institution’s website).
• Proof of acceptance or conditional acceptance into a post-secondary program of studies.
• Proof of NU FANS/ALTS, NWT SFA or Provincial Student Aid acceptance/denial for funding. Applications may be submitted without this letter; however, your application will not be reviewed until this letter is received.

Deadline for Applications

Applications will be accepted at any time; however, processing will take at least 21 days after all required documentation has been received, so apply early! Please note for Nunavut and NWT residents, proof of FANS/NWT SFA approval or denial must be provided before your application can be reviewed. Students are encouraged to apply early to allow enough time for processing.

Contact Us

We are here to support you with your post-secondary education goals! Contact the PSE Coordinator for help with your application or to learn more about the program at anocon@kitia.ca, TOLL FREE 1-833-854-0062 or 867-983-2458 extension 1013.

When To Apply

**  TERRITORIAL / PROVINCIAL STUDENT AID  **

Students must apply to government funding programs such as ALTS, FANS. NWT SFA, BC Student Aid, OSAP, AB Student Aid, etc. before they can be considered under the KIA Student Funding programs. Even if you know you will be denied funding through these programs you must still apply and submit proof of your approval/denial.

It is important that you do not miss the deadline for government funding programs as the KIA program budgets may not have enough funds to support all applicants.

Once students have applied to FANS, ALTS, SFA, AB Student Aid, etc. they may submit an application to the KIA for eligible ‘top-ups’ through KIA funding programs.

Students who are co-sponsored by the KIA and another organization will not receive funding for duplicate benefits. For example, if travel is provided through government funding for flights to and from school, the student will not also receive flights from the KIA.

Once you are accepted into a program, and have applied to your Territorial or Provincial funding agency, you can apply to the KIA Student Funding Program.

After you submit your completed application package, a committee will meet to review it. Application reviews take approximately 7-21 business days once all documents have been received. Apply early to allow enough time for processing.

Part-Time Students

Part-time students may be eligible for assistance with tuition, books and supplies, and prorated childcare costs.

Decision-Making Support

If you would like support or advice in selecting the educational institution(s) that would best suit you, we encourage you to contact our staff BEFORE you apply. We can provide information about the potential funding you might be eligible to receive through various funders, and the cost of living associated with the locations you are considering. This information can be valuable in making a final decision about which educational institution(s) to apply to.

These programs have a limited budget, and meeting the program eligibility does not guarantee funding. The actual amount of funding students will receive will be based on the funds that are available when the application is reviewed.

Need Assistance?

For more information or assistance applying, contact your local Community Liaison Officer (CLO)