SNI Higher Education Program

Sponsor

Seneca Nation of Indians (SNI)

Title

SNI HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM (SNI-HEP)

Administrator

Cattaraugus Territory
Higher Education
Coordinator
12861 Route 438
Irving, NY 14081

phone: 716.532.3341
fax: 716.532.3269

     Allegany Territory
     Higher Education
     Coordinator
     P.O. Box 231
     Salamanca, NY 14779

     phone: 716.945.1790
               ext 3103
     fax: 716.945.7170

Purpose

To promote education and career development to empower students to achieve their potential.

Eligibility

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.

General Information

For undergraduate and graduate students; Awards based upon priority system defined by residence; Complete applications processed first; Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Awards

Priority	Max/Academic Yr	Residence
1	$11,000	permanent on territory
2	$8,000	permanent within NYS
3	$6,000	permanent outside NYS

Deadlines

Semesters:		Quarters/Trimesters:

July 1	Fall	Aug 1	Fall
Dec 1	Spring	Nov 1	Winter
May 1	Summer	Feb 1	Spring
		May 1	Summer

Required Documentation

Complete Application including Transcript; Financial Aid Package Forms; Acceptance Letter; Tribal Certification; Letter of Reference; Letter Stating Educational Goals.