Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is funding guaranteed?
   All funding through the Rupertsland Institute is limited and not guaranteed. Funding applications can close without notice, dependent on budget availability.
2. Who can apply for Métis Training to Employment funding?
   • Students who have been accepted or are enrolling in a diploma or other short-term training program
   • Students who are currently enrolled in a diploma or other short-term training program
   • Mature students who have been accepted and are entering a diploma or other short-term training program
   • Eligible clients who require support to purchase work equipment or other employment related supports
3. What documents do I need to apply for Métis Training to Employment funding?
   • Proof of Métis Nation of Alberta citizenship
   • Proof of Alberta Residency
   • Valid Identification Documentation
   • Successful completion of all forms provided from Rupertsland Institute
4. When can I expect funding to open for the Métis Training to Employment program?
   Applications for the Métis Training to Employment program are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please visit the application website or call a Rupertsland Institute employment centre for more information.
5. What funded supports are available under the Métis Training to Employment program?
   Training funding for clients is approved on a case-by-case basis based on actual expenses. Clients are eligible for:
   • Support for tuition and fees up to $9,000 for a program 52 weeks in length or less and Income Support as per RLI’s Income Support Grid if the program exceeds seven (7) days in length.
   • Support for tuition and fees up to $9,000 per year for programs up to three (3) years in length and Income Support for the final two semesters of the program as per RLI’s Income Support Grid.

Métis Training to Employment Income Support Grid:

*Actual values are based on individual application and approval rates.