Post Secondary Objectives

1. The primary objective of the Listuguj Post Secondary Education Program is to assist eligible registered band members to gain access to post secondary education, to graduate with the skills and competencies needed to pursue individual careers and to contribute to the achievement of Mi’gmaq self-government. A Mission and Values statement further elaborates on the objectives of the Listuguj Post Secondary Program. (Appendix ‘A’).
2. This program is intended to provide financial assistance to eligible registered band members towards the costs of their post secondary education.
3. This program policy outlines:
   • The criteria to be met by students in order to qualify for financial assistance;
   • The types and maximum levels of allowance available through this program;
   • The maximum duration of assistance that may be provided by the Listuguj Education Directorate while a student attends a post secondary education program;
   • The role of the Listuguj Education Directorate in preparing students for post-secondary studies (Appendix ‘B’).
4. This program policy is effective September 1st, 2003 and will apply to all current and new applications for post secondary assistance.
5. Students can access this program policy and any related information from this site.
6. This program policy shall serve as the operating guidelines for the Listuguj Education Directorate while administering this program.