Fisher River Board of Education

 Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How do I go about applying for sponsorship?
A. All applicants must submit a completed application form before the deadline dates to be considered for sponsorship. Application forms can be downloaded on this website.

Q. When is the deadline to apply?
A. May 15 is the deadline date for fall/winter (Sept. To April)sponsorship.
February 28 is the deadline date for spring/summer (May-August)sponsorship.

Q. Do you sponsor for High school.
A. No, we fund post secondary programs only. In the event that Employment & Training subsidizes us, we may fund a mature grade 12 at an Adult Learning Centre.

Q. What are my chances of getting sponsorship?
A. When an application is received, they are placed in the Priority list, and we fund those that we can according to Budget. All others are placed on a waiting list, and if funding becomes available due to a student not attending or being terminated, we try to fit in another student from the waiting list.

Q. If I am on a waiting list, what then?
A. If your application was rejected due to budget restraints and you are on a wait list, you must re-apply again the next year. Your application would then be moved to the Deferred priority list.

Q. I don’t live on the reserve, am I eligible for sponsorship?
A. There is no distinction between on or off reserve applicants. We use the priority lists to determine who is eligible for sponsorship

Q. What is required for continued sponsorship?
A. All sponsored students must re-apply each year, must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better, must carry the required course load and must adhere to the post secondary guidelines which are available on this web site.

Q. If my sponsorship is terminated, how long do I have to wait before I can re-apply for funding?
A. Any student who does not meet all requirements for sponsorship and are terminated must sit out for a minimum of one full year before re-applying for sponsorship. In some circumstances a student may be required to sit out for 2 years depending on the situation.

Q. If I am not approved for sponsorship and I attend on my own, will I be reimbursed once I am approved for sponsorship?
A. No, we do not reimburse students who have attended on their own.


Q. What happens if I quit my program and continue to receive student allowances?
A. If you quit your program and neglect to inform Fisher River student services, and you continue to receive your allowances, you are committing fraud, and will be required to pay back any monies received while you are not attending. All monies owed to Fisher River Education must be repaid before you will be considered for any further sponsorship.

Q. Can I work while receiving sponsorship to attend school?
A. Students may work if they wish, however your priority must be your education, and as long as your employment does not negatively impact your studies, you may work if you choose.

Q. What does student allowance cover?
A. A student must cover all living expenses through student allowances. This includes, rent, amenities, childcare, etc.

Q. What does part time sponsorship cover?
A. Part time sponsorship covers tuition and books only, there is no student allowance.

Q. Who can I claim as a dependent?
A. If you are a married student and your spouse is employed, you are eligible for a single allowance. If your spouse is unemployed, you may claim him as a dependent as well as your natural children who are under the age of 18 and who live full time with you. Children who are under the applicant’s foster care and receiving maintenance for Child & Family services cannot be claimed as dependents. Proof of legal guardianship (court documents or child tax benefit slip) required if a child other than one’s own is claimed as a dependent.

Q. How does Fisher River Education keep in contact with students and how do they know if I am attending or not?
A. The Post Secondary Counsellor visits students on a regular monthly basis. As well, contact is made to the institution and/or department head to monitor attendance, to act as liaison for students if necessary, and to monitor academic progress. The post secondary counsellor and the student services clerk are available by e-mail or telephone to assist students at any time.

*ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH POST SECONDARY POLICIES AND ADHERE TO THE POLICIES AT ALL TIMES.