The CSA program is a year-round scholarship program that serves tribal citizens residing within the United States. Funding for CSA scholarships is based on a Compact agreement between Tlingit & Haida and Southeast Alaska IRA tribes.
CSA eligibility is based on the Compact status of the student’s community of origin. Tribal citizens whose family originates from any one of our service areas are eligible to apply: Haines, Hydaburg, Juneau, Kasaan, Pelican, Saxman, and Tenakee.
Students whose family originates from communities outside of our Compact area (Angoon, Craig, Douglas, Hoonah, Kake, Ketchikan, Klawock, Klukwan, Metlakatla, Petersburg, Sitka, Skagway, Wrangell, or Yakutat) MUST apply for CSA funding through their local IRA tribe first. Applications from those who originate from these communities will be denied unless a denial letter for CSA funding is received with their application.
Application Periods
| Semester Terms | Application Dates | Quarterly Term | Application Dates |
| Fall | 8/1 – 12/15 | Fall | 8/1 – 12/15 |
| Spring | 12/16 – 5/31 | Winter | 12/15 – 3/31 |
| Spring | 4/1 – 5/31 |
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
- Must be enrolled with Tlingit & Haida and originate from a Southeast Alaska community.
- Must be enrolled in and attending an accredited college or university.
- Must be seeking an associate degree or higher.
- Must have a cumulative 2.0 grade point average (GPA).
- Must reside in the United States.
Required Documentation
Students are required to provide:
- Tlingit & Haida tribal enrollment number.
- Current class schedule.
- Unofficial copy of transcripts.
- A student account summary from the student portal’s ‘Student Financial Aid’ information section.
All supporting documents must have the name of the school and student. School ID numbers are not accepted. Applications are processed in the order they are received.
Because Tlingit & Haida’s scholarship opportunities are supplemental in nature, students are strongly recommended to first apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To apply or for more information on FAFSA, click here.