PSSS
ᐊᓂᑌᐦ ᐃᑌᐦᒉ ᑳ ᒌᔑᐦᑖᐧᑖᐤ ᑳ ᐃᔥᐹᔨᒡ ᒋᔅᑯᑕᒧᐧᐋᑲᓂᒡ ᐊᑐᔅᒉᐧᐃᓐᐦ
Post-Secondary
Student Services
We support Cree Nation students who choose to advance their education at Cégep, college, university or through professional training.
Considering Post-Secondary Studies?
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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
What about the cost?
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
Contact Information
PSSS Main Office
Montreal QC H3G 1R8
Canada (Google Maps)Tel : 514-846-1155
Toll-Free : 1-800-463-7402
Fax : 514-846-1266
Executive Secretary:
Travel information:
Financial information:
Office Hours : Mon - Fri , 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
PSSS Satellite Office
Gatineau QC J8Y 3B5
Canada (Google Maps)Tel : 819-776-1685
Toll-Free : 1-800-567-9667
Fax : 819-776-6108
Office Hours : Mon - Fri , 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Student parking is available behind the building (accessible by Cremazie Street - side street off Montcalm). In order to avoid paying parking fees, you must get your parking ticket stamped by the PSSS Gatineau Office receptionist.
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Our Mission
To encourage Cree JBNQA beneficiaries to advance their education for personal accomplishment, financial autonomy and the well-being of the Cree Nation and society at large.
Our Vision
That all eligible Cree JBNQA beneficiaries acquire professional and/or academic qualifications.
Our Role
To support students to be successful in achieving post-secondary education or professional qualifications so they may contribute to the Cree Nation, Quebec, and Canada.
Need ongoing 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
Hold Information / Orientation Sessions about other services and procedures available to you
Provide information about your school
Coordinate student activities and coach established Cree student associations and/or committees
Our Student Affairs Technician is Darryl Diamond ().