Kenaitze Indian Tribe

Address

Kenaitze Indian Tribe
P.O. Box 988
Kenai, AK 99611
Phone: (907) 335-7200
Fax: (907) 335-7239

Contact us

Educational Services

Notice: Our contact number has changed. Our new numbers is 907-335-7200 ext. 7292 or ext. 7229, fax number 907-335-7239.  If you need applications for college, vocational training or employment services please contact our office and we would be happy to send you an updated application.  We apologize for any inconvenience, we will have new applications available on the website very soon.

About Programs

The Kenaitze Indian Tribe's Career and Education Programs offers full range of services designed to strengthen village economic well-being. These services obtain this level of well-being by creating jobs, skill education and training to achieve financial self-sufficiency. Funding for these various program come from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Dept. of Labor, and Dept. of Education. To qualify for funding you must be Alaska Native and or American Indian (other eligibility requirements apply to individual programs).

Education

Grants are based on available funds and students actual need that is assessed by results of the Student Air Report (SAR). Also, students are required to file for Federal Financial Aid and Free Application for Federal Student Air (FAFSA). Students must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher to remain eligible for funding. If a student fails to do so he/she will be placed on academic probation until the eligibility requirements have once again been satisfied. Funds are available for graduate students on a limited basis.

Higher Education Program

Higher Education assists Kenaitze and Salamatof individual who are enroll or accepted in a four-year program at a college or university in Alaska or in the lower 48.

KIT Form 1301 - Higher Education Program Guidelines (.PDF format - 48 KB)

KIT Form 1302 - Higher Education Program (.PDF format - 116 KB)

KIT Form 1303 - Grade Report Release Authorization (.PDF format - 40 KB)

KIT Form 1304 - Budget Forecast (.PDF format - 51 KB)

Circle of Life Scholarship

This fund has the same requirements as the Higher Education Program, but will assist high school and college bound students. Recipients of this scholarship will pay back one-half o the funds either in a dollar amount, or in hours of volunteer time. Also Scholarships awarded will have a cap of $300.00, in which could increase if more money becomes available.

KIT Form 1304 - Budget Forecast (.PDF format - 52 KB)

KIT Form 1312 - Circle of Life Program (.PDF format - 124 KB)

KIT Form 1313 - Circle of Life Program Guidelines (.PDF format - 46 KB)

Job Training

This program provides financial assistance for eligible students who need more skill to upgrade for employment. Eligible time for this program is 24 or 36 months and based on need for training. Students can attend accredited college or vocational training institution in or out of the State of Alaska.

KIT Form 1303 - Grade Report Release Authorization (.PDF format - 40 KB)

KIT Form 1304 - Budget Forecast (.PDF format - 52 KB)

KIT Form 1305 - Job Training (.PDF format - 100 KB)

Job Placement (formerly Direct Employment)

Allows clients assistance who have gained employment, with work clothes and basic needs until the first paycheck arrives.

KIT Form 1311 - Job Placement (.PDF format - 132 KB)

Student Housing

The HUD program has allocated funds to assist Kenaitze and Salamatof students housing expenses while attending school full time. This includes dorm or rental expenses. Eligibility requirements apply.

KIT Form 1406 - Student Housing Application (.PDF format - 86 KB)

Employment

The Kenaitze Indian Tribe contracts with the US Dept. of Labor to provide services through the (WIA) program. The tribe offers funds for vocational and On-The-Job Training where the tribe and potential employers share the costs. Employment and Training can provide assistance with resumes, conduct job referrals, career assessments, job listing and job search skill.

Workforce Investment Act

Under the WIA program there are two service groups:

  • Youth Services are available on a year round basis, for youth ages of 14 and 21.
  • Comprehensive Services are for adults to increase skills so they maybe employed and or employed at a higher wage.

KIT Form 1308 - Workforce Inventment Act (WIA) Comprehensive Services (CS) - Adult (.PDF format - 130 KB)

KIT Form 1308 - Workforce Inventment Act (WIA) Youth Services Programs (YS) - Youth (.PDF format - 130 KB)

Related Links

Document Required:

Scholarships

Employment

If you have any questions, you may contact us at education@kenaitze.org.

Copyright © Kenaitze Indian Tribe

Program Director Sondra Shaginoff-Stuart

Sondra Shaginoff-Stuart
Education Services Coordinator

education@kenaitze.org

Contact Educational Services Program

150 North Willow Admin Building
Phone: (907) 335-7200
Fax: (907) 335-7239

Summer Youth Hire Application