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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When will grants (unmet need) applications be posted on the website?

Answer: Aug. 20, 2023

SAULT TRIBE HIGHER EDUCATION
2023 Grant APPLICATION CHECKLIST

LINK TO 2023 Grant Application 

All applications must include the following information:
• Completed Higher Education Grant Application (Unmet Needs)
• W-9 form Must be signed
• Copy of current of student’s tribal card
• Grant Assistant form completed by college
• Higher Education Grant Application can be submitted by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mailed to address below

Deadlines For Grants
• Aug. 16, 2023 Through Sept. 21, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
No late applications will be accepted!

When is the deadline for grants (unmet need)?
Answer: Sept. 21, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.

When will the self-sufficiency applications be posted on the website?
Answer: Dec. 1, 2023

Sault Tribe Higher Education Self-Sufficiency 2023 fall (grades)
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
All applications must include the following information:
Must have the following documents:
• Completed Higher Education Self-Sufficiency Application
• W-9 form
• Copy of current student’s tribal card
• Grade report for fall 2023 term only. Must have students name on the grade report.
• Please note that pictures of documents will not be accepted. All documents submitted for verification must have student’s name and school of attendance contact information. Do not request school to email grade report (I am not able to open the email)

When is the deadline date of the self-sufficiency application?
Answer: Jan. 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

Where do I get a tuition waiver form?
Answer: Sault Tribe Enrollment Department website has this information. Here is the link: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/divisions/dei/indian-tuition-waiver

Request for Tuition Waiver Form

To be eligible for the MITW
1. You must qualify for admission at one of Michigan’s public colleges or universities.
2. You must be one-quarter or more Native American blood quantum as certified by your Tribal Enrollment Department.
3. You must be an enrolled citizen of a U.S. federally recognized tribe as certified by your Tribal Enrollment Department.
4. You must be a legal resident of the state of Michigan for no less than 12 consecutive months. You must provide the following documentation with your MITW application: a photocopy of your Michigan driver’s license or state-issued Michigan ID card AND a photocopy of your tribal I.D.

What do I need to do to get started with the Tuition Waiver?

STUDENT: To apply for the Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver (MITW), you must:
1. Complete the Student Section of the MITW Application. Be sure to attach copies of the required items {with asterisks (*) and noted in RED}.
2. Submit the MITW application and all required documents to your Tribal Enrollment Department, requesting certification as indicated in “To be completed by tribe.”
3. Must pay $15 to Sault Tribe Enrolment Department for tuition waiver.
4. To ensure that your entire application, including the tribally-certified section and accompanying documents are submitted to Sault Tribe Enrollment Department for verification. Sault Tribe Enrollment will submit the documents to the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) after they complete their section of the application. All signatures on the forms must be original; electronic signatures are not accepted.
5. Michigan Indian Tuition waiver will respond back to you with a letter of approval.
Where do I turn in the tuition waiver form?
Answer: Email Sault Tribe Enrollment Department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or fax 906‑632‑1648.

How do I transfer my tuition waiver from one college to another?
Answer: Call Melissa Kiesewetter at 517‑241‑7748. She will help you change to another college or university in Michigan.

Do I have to request a tuition waiver every year?
Answer: No, as long as you haven’t changed your college or university from your first requested.

Can I use the tuition waiver for a Master’s or doctoral degree?
Answer: Yes, only for public colleges or universities in Michigan.

Is there a limit on how long I can use the tuition waiver?
Answer: No, it can be used as long as you want to attend public college or university in Michigan.

Where do I get a Blood Degree Form (Blood Quantum Form)?
Answer: Sault Tribe Enrollment Department website on the information tab you can find the link “Request for Blood Degree Form”
1. Complete the Blood Degree Form
2. Email to Sault Tribe Enrollment Department to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
3. Must pay $15 to Sault Tribe Enrollment Department for blood degree application.
4. Sault Tribe Enrollment will complete and send you a letter by mail.

Where do I turn in the Blood Degree Form?
Answer: Email Sault Tribe Enrollment Department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or fax to 906‑632‑1648.

How do I renew my tribal card?
Answer: At the Sault Tribe Enrollment Department its best to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request a renewal or new copy.

What are the fees for the following?
Answer:
Card Renewal for Expired Card: $5
Replacement of Unexpired Card: $20
Tuition Waiver Certification: $15
Blood Quantum Certification: $15
Forms of payment
Money orders (made out to Sault Tribe Enrollment Department)
Credit/Debit card (Discover, Master Card, VISA)
Cash
Sorry, no personal checks.

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