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Third-Party Funding Options for First Nations Students Band Funding First Nations students affiliated with a Band may apply directly to their First Nation or Tribal Council for post-secondary funding. Funding may also be available for university or college entrance preparation programs. Please contact your Band Office directly and ask to speak with the education or post-secondary education funding department for information on how and when to apply. Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP) University College Entrance Preparation Program (UCEPP) Freehorse Family Wellness Society (FFWS) FFWS is currently offering a post secondary funding program on behalf of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC). Post Secondary Funding Program assists students from various Alberta First Nations whose status is the result of Bill C-31. Alberta residents from Nunavut and the North West Territories with Indian or Inuit Status are also eligible under our Post Secondary Funding Program. Eligibility 1) A status Indian affiliated with one of the following Alberta-based First Nations AND not eligible for funding from that First Nation due to having regained status as a result of Bill C-31 may apply for funding from the Freehorse Family Wellness Society: Bearspaw, Frog Lake, Saddle Lake, Beaver, Goodfish Lake, Sawridge, Beaver Lake, Goodstoney (Wesley), Sucker Creek, Blood Tribe, Kapowe’ No, Swan River, Chiniki, Kehewin, Tall Cree, Cold Lake, Long Lake, Tsuu T’ina, Driftpile, Peigan, Heart Lake. 2) Students registered in affiliated with Michel Band/Alberta General List or Smith's Landing First Nation can apply for funding through the Freehorse Family Wellness Society. For more information visit: http://www.freehorse.org/ Contact Information Freehorse Family Wellness Society 2nd Floor, 5333 – 91 Street Edmonton, Alberta T6E 6E2 Email: [email protected] Phone: 780-944-0172 Toll Free: 1-800-411-9658 (Canada wide) Fax: 780-944-0176 Content adapted from the U of A’s ASSC website & Aboriginal Handbook. .

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