Indian and northern affairs canada post secondary education program

This included discussions with Indigenous students, academic leaders and institutions to obtain a wide range of reflections on current programs and possible improvements. ISC provides financial assistance to First Nations students who are enrolled in eligible post-secondary programs.

This program funds band councils of recognized First Nations bands, organizations designated by Band Councils and First Nations established post-secondary education institutions.

Financial support for First Nations to develop long-term, First Nations regional post-secondary education models. Please contact your local band office or the Inuit designated organization for information on deadlines to apply for funding.

First Nation students who want to pursue post-secondary studies and access available funding programs should contact their local band office, Inuit designated organization or INAC regional office. About the program The program aims to improve the employability of First Nation and eligible Inuit students by providing them with funding to access education and skills development opportunities at the post-secondary level.

Eligible post-secondary levels include: community college and CEGEP diploma or certificate programs undergraduate programs advanced or professional degree programs The program is administered by the First Nation or the First Nation or Inuit designated organization that determines the funding and selection criteria in accordance with national guidelines.

Who can apply? This report discusses the key roles that the national network of colleges play in facilitating access to post-secondary education in Canada and in particular to rural, remote and northern communities. Opportunities for federal contributions are identified, including: 1 Establishing a college infrastructure and equipment fund adequate to secure the supply of advanced skills requirements of the economy; 2 Increasing funding for the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Post-Secondary Student Support Program to reflect the increasing number of Status Indians and Inuit learners requiring financial support to enter post-secondary education; and 3 Increasing federal research funding by five percent, dedicating the additional amount to innovation, applied research, product development, technology transfer and commercialization projects of colleges with their private sector partners.

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