Post-Secondary

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Boozhoo!

Applications for the 2025/2026 school year are now open! Please keep in mind that all applications for the coming school year must be submitted before April 1st in accordance with the Post-Secondary Policy. Additionally, please be reminded that all students must reapply for funding each year!

Outcomes Student Portal	Post-Secondary Assistance Policy
Book an Appointment	Post-Secondary Education Application

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Policy Statement

Wahnapitae First Nation's Education Department has created a policy to provide funding equally and equitably to all band members. The Post-Secondary Education Assistance Policy (PSEAP) has been created and maintained to follow through on the First Nation's goal of encouraging all registered band members to acquire post-secondary qualifications so that they might be economically self-sufficient.

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Applying for Sponsorship

An application is required for each academic year.

All eligible applicants must complete the online sponsorship application. Which can be found at by using the Post Secondary Education Application button at the top of this page.

Once the application has been submitted, applicants will be able to access their student portal, please take the time to familiarize yourself with it.

To complete the initial application, it is the applicant's responsibility to submit the following documents in the "File Manager" section located in their student portal:

1. Educational/Career Plan Essay
2. Current Resume
3. Photocopy of a valid Status Card (Front and Back)
4. Copy of the Official Transcripts for all that apply:
   1. Secondary
   2. College
   3. University
5. Letter of Acceptance
6. Proof of Permanent Residence
7. Copy of CRA Benefit Child Tax Credit (If Applicable)

Please Note: Once approval is granted, further documentation will be required. For more information on what documents will be required, please see Appendix 10.1 in the Post-Secondary Education Assistance Policy.

Deadline Dates:

Spring/Summer Admission: April 1st of each year

Fall/Winter Admission: June 1st of each year

Winter Admission: October 15th of each year

Please note: If any of these dates fall on a weekend, the deadline will instead fall on the Friday prior to the date.

Application Intake Process:

Upon receipt of the application, you will receive an email with a notice of receipt from the Education Department. After the application Deadline, within five business days, the Education Staff will meet and organize applications based on the Priority Ranking Scale and Assistance Level. Based on available funds, the Education Department will then determine which applications will be approved; this will be completed in a timely manner.

Upon completion, you will receive either a letter of approval, a letter of request for additional information, or a letter of denial.