Frequently Asked Questions

1 

Who Can Apply?

• Applicants must be a registered Ahousaht Member.

2

What do I need to Apply?

• Funding Application

• Copy of Valid (not expired) Status Card or Confirmation of Membership Letter (provided by the Ahousaht Membership Clerk).  

• Most recent Transcripts

• Acceptance Letter from the Institution.

• Course Schedule or Verification of Enrollment

• English Assessment Test Results (New students ONLY)

• Math Assessment Test Results (only if math is required for the program to which you are applying) (NEW students ONLY)  

• Copy of dependent birth certificate (if applicable)

• Copy of disability documents (if applicable)

• Direct Deposit Form  

3

What is Cover by APS

​APS Funding includes but is not limited to:

• Tuition and Mandatory Fees

• Required Textbooks and Supplies

• Monthly Living Allowance (FT students only)

• Daily travel (FT students only, and if applicable)

• Season Travel (if applicable)

• Tutor Support

4

What is NOT Covered

• Bus passes

• Parking Permits

• Child Care

5

Is my Program and/or Institution Eligible? 

• In accordance with APS Policy & Procedures, as well the Government of Canada's Indigenous Service Canada (ISC) National Guidelines, all programs and institutions must meet certain requirements/criteria: 

Eligible Programs: 

• Under the PSSSP and the UCEPP, an eligible program of studies (for example, trades, sciences, arts) is a program:

  • for which the completion of secondary school studies, or the equivalent as recognized by the post-secondary institution or the provincial or territorial ministry of education, is required.

  • delivered at an eligible institution 

Eligible Institution: 

• Eligible post-secondary institutions are degree, diploma or certificate-granting institutions in Canada, recognized by a province or territory. Eligible post-secondary institutions outside of Canada must be recognized by Canada to grant degrees, diplomas or certificates. They include educational institutions affiliated with, or those that deliver post-secondary programs by arrangement with, a post-secondary institution as well as First Nations designated and directed institutions.

6

I only want to attend PART-TIME, will I be covered?

• Part-time students are still eligible for: 

  • Tuition and Mandatory Fees

  • Required Textbooks and Supplies

  • Tutor Support

• PT students are NOT eligible for :​

  • Monthly Living Allowance

  • Daily travel 

  • Season Travel

7

Do I need to renew my application every year?

• Yes, application must be renewed annually; Applications are only valid for one year. 

8

When is the deadline to apply?

• 4 p.m. on the second Friday of every July, ANNUALLY for the FALL intake, meaning classes that commence in SEPTEMBER.

• 4 p.m. on the second Friday of every November, ANNUALLY for WINTER/SUMMER intake. Meaning, classes that commence between January & July.