Important Notice
Applications for benefits from new members can only be accepted once the enrollment process is complete and you have received your official notice of enrollment.Prior to this you will not appear on the service list as eligible to receive benefits.
Education Benefits
The Snoqualmie Tribe’s Education Department supports Tribal Member life-long learning, from cradle to elder.
Staff:
Jarrod Da, Education Director
Jerry Warren, Education Assistant
Sela Heide, Education Youth Advocate
Contact:
Education Department
P: 425.888.6551 ext. 1119
F: 206.600.6487
education@snoqualmietribe.us
Learn about the importance of the Federal Indian Student Eligibility Certification Form (ED 506)
Read the memo from Educate and view the included ED 506 Form
Education Webinars
For any questions about the webinars, please contact education@snoqualmietribe.us, or the Education Youth Advocate, Sela Heide, at 425-571-0435.
Effective immediately: The submission deadline for weekly applications will be moved to 5PM on Wednesdays for the Education, Housing, and General Resources Department. Applications received by the Wednesday deadline will be processed for a check on the following Friday. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through an increase in volume of applications. (This deadline change does not affect the monthly GW Consolidated Assistance distributions)
General Welfare Homeschooling
This program provides up to $7,000 USD per academic year per eligible student for eligible homeschool expenses provided the student has a pre-approved curriculum plan on file with the Education Department that meets all their state of residency standards. To locate your State’s standards please use Homeschool Laws By State (hslda.org) the approved resource identified by the Tribal policy for this program.
To be eligible to receive this Benefit, the Snoqualmie child must be:
- A minor, enrolled Snoqualmie Tribal Member; and
- Homeschooled with a set of curriculum accepted by the Tribe; and
- No younger than six years of age, and of the age legally eligible for homeschooling per state law. In
Washington, the minimum age is eight years; however, eligibility varies by state. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an 18 or 19-year old Snoqualmie Child may continue to be eligible to receive the Benefit, provided that they are being homeschooled in K-12 education.
Application and payment process:
- Applicants must complete a Homeschool Application and Demographic Information Form.
- Completion of the form requires the parent or guardian to review the Homeschool Laws By State (hslda.org) website and acknowledge any requirements that will be enforced by the Department.
- The student demographic information will be referenced when approving age-appropriate curriculum and projects.
- Applicants must submit a curriculum plan, with flexibility to submit for the current year, quarter, or semester as applicable.
- The Education Department will provide curriculum template options. The applicant must select their template of choice and it must be used by the parent applicant to fulfill this requirement.
- The curriculum plan will be reviewed by the Education Manager and must be approved before funding may be accessed.
- Curriculum plans must be consistent with the mandatory subject areas the state of residency requires.
- Curriculum plans must also be specific in nature.
- Changes to a curriculum plan require written notice to the Education Manager with written approval on any change(s).
- Items or projects not expressly listed or connected to the submitted curriculum plan will not be approved for payment
- Before payment will be issued, applicants must submit a Homeschool Funding Request Form with all supporting documentation for an expense and provide proof of payment, such as an original receipt or cancelled check showing the purchase.
Forms/Documents:
- Curriculum Planning Templates (Excel)
- Homeschool Application V. 1.0 (PDF)
- Homeschool Funding Request Form V 1.0 (PDF)
Contact Information:
Education Department
P: 425.888.6551 ext. 1119
F: 206.600.6487
education@snoqualmietribe.us
Early Education (Pre-Kindergarten)
Ensure children receive essential development and learning support. Contact us for information and resources, or for assistance in enrolling in early learning programs such as Head Start.
New Program allowances:
- Non-school affiliated sports fees/required supplies and extracurricular classes’ tuition costs/required supplies consistent with extracurriculars offer at large by the schools (e.g. Music, Art, Sports, Dance, etc)
- School Lunch programs
- Younger than preschool regularly scheduled educational enrichment classes
Forms/Documents:
Contact Inforimation:
ubrie Brooks 425-677-0031 or Logan Dickey 425-677-0735
Childcare@snoquamlietribe.us
Adult Learning
Support for adults and elders continuing to learn and grow academically.
For the purposes of this program tuition costs can only be issued via direct Vendor pay. No check advances or reimbursements.
Forms/Documents:
- Adult Vocational Training Benefit Application (PDF) – For enrolled members of the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe
- Adult Educational Enrichment Activities Benefit (PDF)
Contact Information:
Education Department
P: 425.888.6551 ext. 1119
F: 206.600.6487
education@snoqualmietribe.us
K-12 Education
The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe has established the K-12 Benefit Program to give Tribal children better access to educational opportunities by assisting Tribal families with K-12 education-related expenses. Proof of enrollment in school is required to be on file each year before funds are released.
Tribal Graduates and their parents can utilize the K-12 Education benefit for the following graduation expenses: graduation, graduation invitations, yearbook, ASB, school photos, activities.
To be eligible to receive this Benefit, the Snoqualmie child must be: an enrolled Snoqualmie Tribal Member; and
- Enrolled in an accredited private or public elementary school, middle school, junior high school, high school, or public school secondary transition program. A student with an IEP or 504 plan in place with their school is eligible to continue to receive services under this program into adulthood until the school district has certified completion of required high school courses.
NEW: Eligible expenses school lunch programs and after school extracurricular activities including but not limited to sports/enrichment classes/ swim lessons/arts/music/clubs etc.
Forms/Documents:
Contact Informaton:
Education Department
P: 425.888.6551 ext. 1119
F: 206.600.6487
education@snoqualmietribe.us
CCDF - Early Learning Program
The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe CCDF Certificate/Voucher program is currently full, the Tribe is accepting WAITLIST applications at this time.
The Tribe’s CCDF program can cover costs associated with the following:
- Early Learning tuition-State Licensed Center/Program/School must be under Kindergarten grade level
- Before & After School Care or Summer Camps/Care-Licensed Facility, licensed family/group home, or in home care by a relative provider
To qualify the applicant must:
- The applicant and child must reside in King, Snohomish, or Pierce county;
- The minor for which serves are being rendered must be: enrolled or a direct descendant of an enrolled member of a U.S. Federally recognized tribe;
- Minor be under the age of 13; and
- Must reapply every 16 months and utilize a provider that meets the criteria below.
To qualify the provider/school/program must:
- Be a state licensed child care or early learning program Must be willing to accept 3rd party payments by the Tribe, this program does not allow for reimbursements;
- Must be willing to provide invoices and/or timesheet;
- Payment can be issued monthly or quarterly; but cannot be issued as a yearly lump sum.
Benefit Forms/Documents:
- Child Care and Early Learning Program Cover Letter (PDF)
- Child Care and Early Learning Program Application (PDF)
- Child Care and Early Learning Program Early Learning Facility/Center/School/Program Application (PDF)
Higher Education
Assistance and support for those attending higher education courses, including financial aid advice and resources.
8/24/2023 NEW: Education will now be able to cover housing, healthcare fees, and meal plans only for students who live on campus for students who opt into this.
For students who opt in to use Education to pay their housing, healthcare, and meal plans they will be eligible to apply for GW Consolidated On Campus which will provide them a monthly issuance of $750 to use towards communication bills, off campus food, and hygiene products.
Students who live off campus need to continue to use their monthly GW Consolidated assistance program to pay their own expenses in the above categories.
For the purposes of this program tuition costs can only be issued via direct Vendor pay. No check advances or reimbursements.
Forms/Documents:
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (External website) – A reminder that the Tribe is the payor of last resort for tuition after any federal aid that does not require repayment (eg. Pell grants, school scholarships, etc.). Please ensure you fill out the FASFA on a annual basis and provide a copy of your student aid package to the education process with your application.
- Higher Education Benefit Application (PDF) – For enrolled members and minor biological children of the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe. The Education Department will now provide funding through this benefit for eligible students in Running Start programs.
Snoqualmie Tribe Summer Internship Program Survey
The Snoqualmie Tribe Education Department is excited to announce the return of the summer internship program.
Eligibility
a. Entering 11th or 12th grade for academic year 2026-2027, or a college freshman.
b. Be enrolled in an accredited private or public high school or college or be homeschooled with a set curriculum accepted by the Tribe.
The internship will provide opportunities to understand, participate, and engage in the many functions of the Snoqualmie Tribe enterprises. To tailor the program to best fit the needs of Tribal youth, the Education Department asks students to complete the form below with honest and thoughtful answers. More information about the internship program’s details and application will be announced as we approach summer. Thank you for your time and your input.
Education Services Request Form
The Education Department is here to support your academic journey! The Education Services Request Form is available to both parents and students, and we encourage you to reach out for assistance.