Students should make application for admittance to an accredited college or university while applying for grant assistance. Students are to be directed to the Financial Aid Officer of the college they plan to attend or are attending to have their financial need evaluated. A student should request that an official financial needs analysis be forwarded by the Financial Aid Officer to the Coyote Valley Tribal Education Department. This analysis will include all sources of financial assistance, which are to be applied toward meeting the student’s total needs. The Tribal Education Director will review the official analysis and base the amount to be granted on the established need, and on the amount of available funds. APPLICATION DEADLINES: All applications will be considered on a first come, first served basis, based on the availability of funds. First priority will be given to applicants who summit their application no later than the following deadline dates: Late application will be considered only if there are remaining funds available. Eligibility Requirements Must be a member of the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians Must be accepted for admission to a nationally accredited institution of higher education, which provides a course of study conferring the Associate of Arts or Bachelor’s degree Must demonstrate financial need Universities and Colleges The college or university a student elects to attend must be accredited by a nationally accredited agency or be an institution whose credits are accepted on transfer by not fewer than three institutions that are accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Required Application Documents Students must have completed grant application to be considered for the semester/quarter. After all application documents are submitted, an acknowledgement letter will be mailed to the student notifying them if their application was completed or incomplete. A complete application package must include: Coyote Valley’s BIA Higher Education Grant Application Tribal Enrollment Certification High School Transcript, GED Financial Needs Analysis (Student Budget) Current College Transcripts Reasons for Denial: Application not submitted in a timely manner Incomplete application Must demonstrate financial need. Student not an enrolled member of the Coyote Valley band of Pomo Indians Student not attending school, dropped out, or did not register Student in default with school financial aid or Coyote Valley BIA Higher Ed. Program Award Process: Awards will be made on a semester or quarter basis. Once an award has been determined, an award letter will be sent to the students and the financial aid office notifying them of the award amount and semester funded. Conditions for Continuation of Grant: Students receiving grants must maintain acceptable academic standing at college or the university; maintain social conduct within the policies and rules of the institution attended, demonstrate satisfactory progress toward degree requirements, submit a written request (application) in advance for the next year’s scholarship in a timely manner and successfully complete the school year or grant period specified by the college. Grade reports of each student are to be reviewed at the end of each semester or quarter. Students earning less than a “C” average grade (GPA 2.0) may be continued on a probationary grant, providing the college recommends their continuance. The recipient shall agree to the following conditions set forth by signing and dating the application form. Grantee shall submit a new application each academic year. Grantee shall submit their transcripts of the last semester/quarter attended. Grantee shall be responsible for keeping the Coyote Valley Education Office informed of his/her status once he/she has entered college. A change of address, change of income, intent to transfer to another institution and academic progress shall be made known as soon as possible to the Education Director. All changes must be made in writing for documentations. A new budget (Financial Needs Analysis) must be submitted every academic year. ACADEMIC PROBATION PROCEDURES Students currently receiving funding will be put on probation IF THE FOLLOWING EVENTS OCCUR: Student’s GPA falls below the minimum 2.0 requirement Student is not enrolled full-time (minimum 12 class units) or taking less than the full time unit requirement for the institution attending. FORM | BIA Higher Education Grant Application

All awards are based on the availability of funds, eligibility criteria, and student need. Scholarships awards are administered on a first come, first served basis. Eligibility Definitions Part–time: Students in good standing enrolled in less than 12 units of study at an accredited post-secondary institution Full–time: Students in good standing in 12 or more unites of study at an accredited post-secondary institution Resident Students: Living at home while attending school Non–resident students: Living away from home to attend school Scholarship probation: Students who have received funding to attend school who did not complete their classes, or whose grade point average falls below 2.0. Students will be placed on probation for the semester of enrollment following being placed on scholarship probation. While on scholarship probation, if the student does not successfully complete classes, or fails to improve GPA (Grade Point Average), that student will be ineligible for future funding. A Tribal member who has lost his/her scholarship eligibility may appeal to Tribal Council to show cause for being reinstated for funding. Scholarship award eligibility Part–time: Up to $500 per semester to cover the costs of registration, books, supplies necessary for classes. Full–time: Community College Level: Up to $750 per semester to cover the costs of registration, books, supplies necessary for classes. State College/University level: Up to $1,000 per semester to cover the costs of registration, books, supplies necessary for classes. Full–time non–resident students: Community College Level: Up to $1,000 per semester to cover the costs of registration, books, supplies necessary for classes and living expenses. State College/University level: Up to $1,500 per semester to cover the costs of registration, books, supplies necessary for classes and living expenses.

Eligibility Definitions Part time: Students in good standing enrolled in less than 12 units of study at an accredited training program leading towards a certificate to become employed in a vocational field. Full time: Students in good standing enrolled in 12 or more units of study at an accredited training program leading towards a certificate to become employed in a vocational field Resident Students: Living at home while attending school Non-resident students: Living away from home to attend school Adult vocational training (AVT) grant probation: Students who have received funding to attend school who did not complete their classes, or whose grade point average falls below 2.0. Students will be placed on probation for the semester of enrollment following being placed on adult vocational training grant probation. While on AVT grant probation, if the student does not successfully complete classes, or fails to improve GPA, that student will be ineligible for future funding. A Tribal member who has lost his/her AVT grant eligibility may appeal to Tribal Council to show cause for being re-instated for funding. AVT Grant award eligibility Part time students: Up to $500 per semester to cover the costs of tuition, books, supplies necessary for classes. Full time resident students (living at home): Up to $1000 per semester to cover the costs of tuition, books, supplies necessary for classes. Full time non-resident students (living away from home): Up to $1,500 per semester to cover the costs of tuition, books, supplies and living expenses. Adult Vocational Training Grant (For students attending a trade school, college or university program/s for a vocational certificate or degree) In addition to completing the attached application, please submit the following: Letter in writing stating why you need the grant, and how it will be used; Certification of Tribal Enrollment in the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians Copy of letter of admission from vocational technical school, with certification from school that you are enrolled as a full-time student; Transcript from last school attended, or verification of G.E.D.; Verification that APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID has been completed. Provide this office with a copy of your Student Aid Report. If you do not complete this Application for Federal Student Aid, you are not eligible for this grant program. The Vocational/Technical School you will be attending must submit a Financial Needs Analysis to this office, showing the cost of schooling (tuition, books, fees, supplies), and what other financial aid you will be receiving (PELL grant, student loans, scholarships, etc.) EVERYTHING LISTED ABOVE MUST BE RETURNED TO OUR OFFICE IN A TIMELY MANNER FOR YOU TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR EACH SEMESTER OR BEGINNING OF AN APPROVED TRAINING COURSE FORM | BIA-AVTG Application 2015 – FINAL – AA

MISSION The Coyote Valley Tribal Council recognizes the importance for its tribal members to achieve success throughout their educational career and the importance for tribal members to be recognized for superior academic achievements. PURPOSE The Student Recognition Award Program is hereby developed in effort to recognize superior academic achievements every semester. ELIGIBILITY To be eligible a student must be a Coyote Valley Tribal Member and attending an accredited elementary, junior high, high school, or higher education institution. General Education Diploma’s (GED’s) are not eligible). It is the student’s or parents responsibility to present eligibility documents for award consideration. Original documents must be presented. Original documents must be presented. PROGRAMS STUDENT RECOGNITION AWARD PROGRAM (SRAP) – Recognition is for the following achievements (amounts are subject to available funding) 4.0 GPA or higher $400 award 3.0 – 3.99 GPA $200 award Perfect attendance $100 award Student of the Month $50 award GRADUATING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PROGRAM (GAAP) – (amounts are subject to available funding). High School Graduate $500 award Graduation with an AA Degree $1,000 award Graduation with a Bachelor’s Degree $2,000 award Graduation with a Master’s or a Doctorate’s Degree $4,000 award FREQUENCY Recognition will be addressed based on official grade report or official graduation notification directly from the accredited education institution each semester (Fall, Spring and Summer) and will be presented at the subsequent General Membership meeting.

Here are a few scholarship resources you can explore: the American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC), a national nonprofit that offers fellowships, Native scholarship listings, events, and Indian Country news; the American Indian College Fund, which supports Native student scholarships; and FAFSA Federal Student Aid, U.S. News Education, California Career Café, the California Career Resource Network, and CSU Mentor. Please check each site for the latest details!

FAFSA Federal Student Aid U.S. News – Education California Career Café California Career Resource Network CSU Mentor Website

The Coyote Valley CHR Program supports the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of Tribal members. It provides outreach health care, health promotion, and disease prevention services through Indian Health Services. We are here to help support whole-person wellness!

The Education Department offers daily themed activities in arts, crafts, music, and sports. Kids also help shape the activities through their input, and during school breaks they enjoy field trips and even overnight experiences that make learning fun!

The Youth Substance Prevention Program helps youth make healthy choices through culturally relevant activities, mentorship, and community support. It builds resilience, leadership, and strong connections so young people can thrive free from substance misuse.