Frequently Asked Questions
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Who Can Apply?
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Applicants must be a registered Ahousaht Member.
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What do I need to Apply?
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Funding Application
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Copy of Valid (not expired) Status Card or Confirmation of Membership Letter (provided by the Ahousaht Membership Clerk).
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Most recent Transcripts
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Acceptance Letter from the Institution.
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Course Schedule or Verification of Enrollment
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English Assessment Test Results (New students ONLY)
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Math Assessment Test Results (only if math is required for the program to which you are applying) (NEW students ONLY)
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Copy of dependent birth certificate (if applicable)
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Copy of disability documents (if applicable)
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Direct Deposit Form
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What is Cover by APS
​APS Funding includes but is not limited to:
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Tuition and Mandatory Fees
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Required Textbooks and Supplies
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Monthly Living Allowance (FT students only)
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Daily travel (FT students only, and if applicable)
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Season Travel (if applicable)
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Tutor Support
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What is NOT Covered
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Bus passes
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Parking Permits
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Child Care
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Is my Program and/or Institution Eligible?
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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 . Please contact APS manager to check if program is eligible for funding.
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I only want to attend PART-TIME, will I be covered?
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Part-time students are still eligible for:
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Tuition and Mandatory Fees
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Required Textbooks and Supplies
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Tutor Support
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PT students are NOT eligible for :​
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Monthly Living Allowance
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Daily travel
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Season Travel
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Do I need to renew my application every year?
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Yes, application must be renewed annually; Applications are only valid for one year.
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When is the deadline to apply?
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4 p.m. on the third Friday of every July, ANNUALLY for the FALL intake, meaning classes that commence in SEPTEMBER.
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4 p.m. on the third Friday of every November, ANNUALLY for WINTER intake. Meaning, classes that commence January.