Sponsor
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Seneca
Nation of Indians (SNI)
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Title
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SNI HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM (SNI-HEP)
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Administrator
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Cattaraugus Territory
Higher Education Coordinator
12861 Route 438
Irving, New
York 14081
phone: 716.532.3341
fax: 716.532.8229
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Allegany Territory
Higher Education Coordinator
P.O. Box 231
Salamanca, New York 14779
phone: 716.945.1790 ext 3103
fax: 716.945.7170
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Purpose
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To
promote education and career development to empower students to achieve
their potential.
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Eligibility
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Enrolled
member of the SNI with financial need; Admitted for enrollment in an
accredited institution of higher education; Apply to and report all
financial aid resources; Compliance with SNI-HEP policies; Applicant must
not be in default of a student loan. Note: Office administers BIA Higher
Education Grant Funds.
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General Information
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For
undergraduate and graduate students; Awards based upon priority system
defined by residence; Complete applications processed first; Incomplete
applications will not be processed.
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Awards
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Priority
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Max/Academic
Yr
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Residence
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1
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$11,000
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permanent
on territory
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2
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$8,000
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permanent
within NYS
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3
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$6,000
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permanent
outside NYS
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Deadlines
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Semesters:
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Quarters/Trimesters:
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July
1
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Fall
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Aug
1
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Fall
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Dec
1
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Spring
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Nov
1
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Winter
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May
1
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Summer
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Feb
1
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Spring
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May
1
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Summer
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Required Documentation
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Complete
Application including Transcript; Financial Aid Package Forms; Acceptance
Letter; Tribal Certification; Letter of Reference; Letter Stating
Educational Goals.
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