What does the Native American Indian Education Unit do with the students request?
The Unit reviews applications and requests, works with students to complete these items, and approves or disapproves the student for funding. After initial approval, the Unit prepares an official notification letter to the student, stating the length and type of award (two-year/four-year, full-time/part-time) as well as the overall requirements for receiving aid each semester, a confirmation letter to the student listing award information, and a voucher for the college to sign and return. For each semester thereafter, a voucher for the college and a confirmation letter for the students are generated and sent simultaneously. The student is asked to check the details for the award outlined in the confirmation letter and notify the Unit if he/she suspects an error. Also sent with the student confirmation letter is a Request for New York State Indian Aid form to be used, if needed, the following semester to request aid.
