Higher & Adult Vocational Education

• Students must be on HBMI Tribal Roll and 18 years of age or older.
• Have 30-day prior residency in Maine prior to applying to college.
• School must accept Native American tuition waiver.
• Once accepted, books and supplies are paid for.
• Student's grades must not fall below 2.0 or "C" average.
• Student will receive monthly subsistence check.

Adult Education

• Students must be on HBMI Tribal Roll and 18 years of age or older.
• Live in Aroostook County (Service Area).
• Have 30-day prior Maine residency prior to application.
• Programs available:
• Basic Adult Education
• GED & Diploma Programs
• Alternative Education
• S.A.V.E. (Southern Aroostook Vocational Education) vocational classes

Employment Assistance

• Individuals must be on HBMI Tribal Roll and 18 years of age or older.
• Live in Aroostook County (Service Area).
• Assistance is provided once per fiscal year.
• Individual must provide proof of new employment and proof of permanent employment.

Johnson O'Malley

• Provides supplemental services to students between grades Pre-K through 12th.
• Provides assistance to students in Aroostook County.
• School Liason Worker maintains and develops rapport with area schools, administrations, families and service agencies.

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)

• Open to any parent, grandparent or interested adult.
• Is formulated by the interested adults wishing to provide support to the Education Department, student and community families.
• Is involved in activities that provide student support like fund raisers, program funding, decision making, etc.

Summer Youth/Youth Experience

• Individual must be unemployed and seeking permanent employment.
• Provides 8 week program for 14 - 21 year olds.
• Provides 12 week program for adults at minimum wage.
• Eligibility is based on income from past 6 months.
• Individual will work for non-profit organizations only.
• Individuals must live in Aroostook County (Service Area).
• Individual can be serviced once per year.
• Preference to those with limited prior work experience with the program.

Job Search

• Individuals must live in Aroostook County (Service Area).
• Individuals must be on HBMI Tribal Roll and 16 years of age or older.
• Provides information on resume writing, interview techniques, job search and career counseling.

All guidelines subject to change based on funding levels and HBMI policies.

Any questions or concerns?
  Brian Reynolds, Education Director, 532-4273 x214
  Cathy St. John, School Liason, 532-4273 x203
  Visit at: 88 Bell Road, Littleton, ME 04730