Applications

Higher Education Scholarships (For Cantwell & Gakona Only)

• To receive a higher education scholarship:
• Must be at least 18, unless graduated at 17 years of age.
• Enrolled in an accredited college which would lead to a degree in an employable field.
• High school transcripts for first year students.
• College transcripts
• Budget forecast
• Letter stating educational goals
• Scholarship award amounts are based in need predicted from the Budget Forecast, but are typically:
• Max $2,000 per semester for full-time students
• Max $1,000 per semester for part-time students

Adult Vocational Training (For Cantwell & Gakona Only)

• Your Responsibilities:
• Complete the required application
• Submit monthly progress reports
• Maintain a grade point average of 2.0
• Adult Vocational Trainings must be:
• Accredited by a recognizable national regional; accredited association
• Or approved by the state agency
• Or offered through Indian Tribal Governments that show reasonable expectations of leading to employment

Apprenticeships

• Tribal Community Services can assist you to find programs, apply and pay for apprenticeships all over Alaska.
• An Apprenticeship must:
• Lead to employment and require the use of skills that normally are learned through training on the job.

Other Services

• Educational Development anything from obtaining your General Education Diploma (GED) to vocational grants or higher education scholarships. (Some restrictions apply)

Children

• Who is Eligible
• Children under the age of 13
• Resides in the service area comprised of the following villages: Cantwell, Chitna, Gakona, Gulkana, Kluti-Kaah, Mentasta, and Tazlina. 
• Children who have special needs or are considered disabled.

Providers

• Requirements to be a provider?
• Must be 18 years of age
• Have a negative TB Test
• Pass a background check
• What is required?
• Alaska Business License
• Alaska Drivers License or state ID Card.
• CPR and First Aide Certification.
• For males, Proof of Registration with the Selective Service.
• Completed required training within 30 days of becoming a provider.
• CRNA will pay for your services.
• Payments follow CRNA’s payroll schedule, permitting all documentation is submitted on time.
• Meet with the Workforce Development Administrative Assistant or Life Skills Coach at CRNA for an application.
• Submit a complete application.

Parents

• Who is eligible?
• Must be employed, attending training or school.
• Reside in the service area of the 5 compacting villages.
• Income must not exceed up to 85% of the Grantee medium income.
• Must be tribally enrolled or eligible for tribal enrollment.
• Must complete a State of Alaska Child Care assistance application, and the CRNA integrated services application.

• What is this?
  • Funds that can be used to assist in the costs of training and development to help individuals to become gainfully employed.
• Who is eligible?
  • Must be tribally enrolled or eligible for tribal enrollment with Cantwell, Gakona, Gulkana, Kluti-Kaah or Tazlina.
  • Reside in the service area of one of these five compacted villages.

• What is this?
  • An award that can be used to purchase items needed to continue employment.
  • Lifetime cap of $500.00, which can be accessed two times.
• Who is eligible?
  • Must be tribally enrolled or eligible for tribal enrollment with Cantwell, Gakona or Kluti-Kaah
  • Must show proof of guaranteed employment.
• How do I apply?
  • Meet with the Workforce Development Administrative Assistant or Life Skills Coach for an application and more information.