Career & Education Programs
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 - 118 KB)
KIT Form 1303 - Grade Report Release Authorization (.PDF format - 41 KB)
KIT Form 1304 - Budget Forecast (.PDF format - 52 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.
All Circle of Life Scholarship forms and documents (KIT forms 1304, 1312, and 1313) may be downloaded in one large
file:
Circle of Life Scholarship Forms (.PDF format - 212 KB)
Individual forms are also available:
KIT Form 1304 - Budget Forecast (.PDF format - 52 KB)
KIT Form 1312 - Circle of Life Program (.PDF format - 125 KB)
KIT Form 1313 - Circle of Life Program Guidelines (.PDF format - 45 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 - 41 KB)
KIT Form 1304 - Budget Forecast (.PDF format - 52 KB)
KIT Form 1305 - Job Training (.PDF format - 100 KB)
KIT Form 1306 - Authorization for Release of Information (.PDF format - 43 KB)
KIT Form 1307 - Plan for Employement and Training Activities (.PDF format - 41 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 - 143 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)
Continuing Student
This information is for students who have completed the Kenaitze Indian Tribe application for Higher Education or Adult Vocational Training Program who have successfully completed their fall semester and are seeking continuing funds for the spring semester. This form is to be used only if the student has completed a new application for the new school year. Students must turn in all documents before the next semester begins in order to receive funding in a timely manner.
All Continuing Student forms and documents (KIT forms 1304 and 1314) may be downloaded in one large file:
Continuing Student Forms (.PDF format - 108 KB)
Individual forms are also available:
KIT Form 1304 - Budget Forecast (.PDF format - 52 KB)
KIT Form 1314 - Continuing Student (.PDF format - 59 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 - 131 KB)
KIT Form 1308 - Workforce Inventment Act (WIA) Youth Services Programs (YS) - Youth (.PDF format - 131 KB)
Related Links
Document Required:
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Selective Service
- Social Service Card
- Birth Certificate
Scholorships
- Cook Inlet Tribal Council
- CIRI Foundation
- Seldovia
- Knik
- Ninilchik
- Further Resources on Scholorships
- Doyon Foundation
- Aleutian Pribilof Island
- Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association
- Bering Straits Foundation
- Calista Corporation
- Chugach Heritage Foundation
- ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc.
- Bristol Bay
- Sealaska Heritage Institute
Employment
BIA School
If you have any questions, you may contact us at education@kenaitze.org.
