| Q: | Who is eligible to apply for HHF education assistance programs? |
| A: | Only Huna Totem Corporation Shareholders and descendants are eligible for HHF educational assistance. |
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| Q: | What types of education funding are available from Huna Heritage Foundation? |
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HHF, on Huna Totem Corporation's behalf, conducts Educational, Vocational, and Cultural assistance programs. |
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| Q: | What are the amounts of HHF Education Assistance grants? |
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The amount is dependent on which program you applied for:
- Emergency Education awards are limited to $2,000 during a calendar year.
- Vocational Education awards vary in amount and are generally only granted once to a student.
- Cultural Education Assistance grants are generally under $250. Students can receive only two awards during a five-year period
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| Q: | When are HHF's deadlines? |
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There are two deadlines for HHF Education Assistance Grants:
- October 31st: 1st/2nd Quarter / 1st Semester
- January 31st: 3rd/4th Quarter / 2nd Semester
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| Q: | Is a new application required for each funding cycle? |
| A: | Yes. Students must submit a new application with updated financial information and transcripts for each HHF funding cycle. |
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| Q: | Will HHF mail application forms to me? |
| A: | Students can receive application forms via postal service, fax, or email. They can also utilize this site and download from the applications page. |
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| Q: | How are HHF Education Assistance grant funds distributed? |
| A: | Education Assistance funds are awarded to the school in the student's name; checks are mailed to the school's Financial Aid Office. |
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| Q: | For what purposes can HHF Education Assistance funds be used? |
| A: | HHF funds are intended to assist students meet school-related expenses. HHF may authorize funds to be released to the student to meet related non-school expenses. |
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