Definitions in this program policy

1. Academic Year as defined by the post secondary institution, but will not be less than eight (8) months in duration.
2. Application Fees will be reimbursed for the post secondary institution that grants the student acceptance.
3. Approved Post Secondary Institution is degree, diploma and certificate granting institutions, which are recognized by a province and include educational institutions affiliated with, or delivering accredited post secondary programs by arrangement with a post secondary institution.
4. Child Day Care means care for pre-school dependents at a provincially recognized day care facility.
5. Dependent means any other Mi’gmaq who is dependent upon the student as defined by Revenue Canada and who does not receive income in excess of the level of income allowed for a dependent spouse by Revenue Canada.
6. Eligible Student means a registered band member of Listuguj who meets all admission requirements of the post secondary institution, and the funding application requirements of the Listuguj Post Secondary Education Program.
7. Full -Time Students are students who are admitted to an undergraduate or college program and are enrolled in four (4) or more full time courses per semester.
8. High rent area as defined in the Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation.
9. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) means the document outlining the Post Secondary Student Support Program Regional Guide.
10. Listuguj Education Directorate means the body that implements the post secondary education policy as set forth by the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government through it’s Post Secondary Education Program.
11. Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government means the body that adopts the post secondary education policy set forth and delegates the Education Directorate through it’s Listuguj Post Secondary Education Program to implement such policies.
12. Living Allowance means a contribution to assist the student to maintain a basic standard of living while attending a post secondary institution.
13. Mandatory Registration Fees as indicated in the institution’s calendar, including student activity fees and special testing fees.
14. Mature Student means a person who does not meet all the normal academic admissions requirements of the post secondary institution and has been away from full-time studies for a minimum of two years and is 21 years of age or more.
15. Mi’gmaq means a person whose name is registered on the Listuguj First Nation members’ band list.
16. Part-Time Students are students who are admitted to an undergraduate or college program and are enrolled in less than four (4) full time or equivalent courses per semester.
17. Post-Secondary Education means a program of studies offered by a recognized post secondary institution for which completion of secondary school or equivalent is required for admission.
18. Private tutoring costs will be the responsibility of the student.
19. Program of Studies includes all post secondary programs greater than one academic year in duration leading to a certificate, diploma or degree.
20. Semester refers to a part of the academic year, as defined by the post secondary institution. Semesters usually cover the periods from September to December, January to April, and May to August. Transcript Fees for application and enrollment purposes.
21. Travel Assistance means the least expensive means of travel from point of departure at Listuguj to the location of the respective post secondary institution. Tuition fees means the tuition fees normally charged by the institution to students residing in Canada.