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Off-Territory Services (PSSS)

Support and assistance to off-territory post-secondary students is manager by the Post-Secondary Student Services department (PSSS)

We support Cree Nation students who choose to advance their education at Cégep, college, university or through professional training.

Need Help? Contact Us!

Get support from the PSSS team. We're here to help with your questions or concerns.

Montreal 1-800-463-7402 (toll-free)
Gatineau 1-800-567-9667 (toll-free)

Post-Secondary Student Services Directory

Services

This short video highlights the variety of services that we offer to you while you are studying.

Considering Post-Secondary Studies?

Guidance Counselling

Navigating the world of education beyond secondary school can be confusing. What type of education do I need? What schools should I consider? What prerequisites do I need? How will I afford university? Where will I live? The questions can be overwhelming. 

Our PSSS Team is ready to help!

  • Guide you in making informed decisions about courses, programs, and career options
  • Counsel you confidentially either individually or in groups
  • Help you navigate the many educational institutions and available services 
  • Assist you to learn about your new school 
  • Offer professionally accredited workshops and give ability, achievement and interest tests to help you determine a course of study or career

Contact a Guidance Counsellor

Daniel Touchette
Guidance Counsellor

514-846-1155 #6526
Montréal Office
Minnie Matoush
Counsellor in Academic Training

819-776-1685 #6723
Gatineau Office
Robin Petawabano
Counsellor in Academic Training

819-776-1685 #6724
Gatineau Office
Need ongoing support?

Student Support

Once you are a student, we support you in personal, social, cultural, medical and family issues.

Guide and direct you to the appropriate resources relating to transitioning to student life

Offer workshops

  • Budgeting
  • Time Management
  • Stress Management
  • Studying Skills
  • Balancing school with family obligations or personal life

Hold Information / Orientation Sessions about other services and procedures available to you

Provide information about your school

  • Transportation (Bus, Metro)
  • Community Services
  • Housing
  • Health Services 
  • Daycares & Schools 
  • On-campus resources for students

Coordinate student activities and coach established Cree student associations and/or committees

Our Student Affairs Technician is Darryl Diamond ().

What about the cost?

Financial Assistance

We offer financial assistance to eligible Cree beneficiaries. 

Full-time

To qualify for full-time financial aid, you must be registered as a full-time student and recognized as such by the school.

If so, you are eligible for: 

  • Living Allowance
  • Travel Assistance 
  • Tuition and Textbooks aid
Part-time

A student registered on a part-time basis in a recognized post-secondary institution may also be entitled to financial assistance for:

  • Tuition
  • Required textbooks
  • Registration fees
Correspondence

A student having successfully completed a correspondence course may be entitled to reimbursement for tuition and registration fees provided that the request for reimbursement is accompanied by official transcripts and receipts.

Financial/Educational Assistance Application
New & returning students

Apply Online

Read more

Continuing students

PSSS Student Portal

Eligibility

How to Apply

Program Start Deadline to apply How to Apply
Fall (Aug., Sept.) March 1st PSSS Online Application Portal
Winter (Jan., Feb.) October 1st PSSS Online Application Portal
Others 3 months prior to official start date of your program.

Request PSSS Application Form (New + Returning) by email by clicking here (or email to request the PDF application form).

Note: This application form will not be accepted for Fall or Winter programs (you must apply online for these programs).

Important notes

Documents supporting your application (acceptance letters, confirmation letters, schedules, etc…) must be emailed to (please mention your name and JBNQA beneficiary #).

Currently Sponsored Students:

Preparation Checklists

This checklist will help you prepare for your journey to post-secondary education.

Step 1

Are you ready to go to CEGEP/College or University?

Have you . . .

  • Researched programs that interest you?
  • Researched schools that offer program(s) you're interested in taking?
  • Applied for admission to the program?
  • Found out how to apply for Financial/Educational Assistance through the Cree School Board's Post-Secondary Student Services? Details here.
  • Gathered required documents to support your Application for Financial/Educational Assistance?
    • A handwritten letter (blue or black pen) describing your educational plans & career goals
    • Birth certificate(s) (yours and your dependents' – child or spouse)
    • Previous academic records (high school & others)
    • Latest MELS or OSSD transcripts of marks
    • Copy of your application to school
    • Acceptance letter from the school – as soon as possible
  • Applied for Financial / Educational Assistance at PSSS (before March 1st / October 1st) and attached the required documents to support your application?
  • Sent any missing document(s) to PSSS before April 1st (November 1st for Winter semester)?
  • Read all communications received from CSB-PSSS?
Step 2

Have you been accepted by the school AND approved for financial/educational sponsorship by PSSS?

Now it's time to . . .

  • Know your budget.
  • Find an apartment. Be sure to understand your rights and responsibilities as a tenant before you sign a lease:
       Régie du logement du Québec [version française]
       Ontario Tenant’s Rights
  • Submit your Travel and/or Moving Request for Start of School to PSSS (Sally Trapper – PSSS Montréal).
  • Travel to your new school/home.  You must follow the approved travel itinerary from PSSS.
  • Find temporary lodging, if needed (friends, family, bed & breakfast, youth hostel).
  • Attend orientation sessions provided by your educational institution and PSSS to learn about your school and services available to you

Our Student Affairs Technicians are available to help!