July 25, 2018 – It is almost time for back to school! The K-12 Educational Support Applications are now available.
The Ta’an Kwäch’än Council (TKC) provides the following supports for all TKC youth attending K-12 in Yukon Schools:
• School Supplies Subsidy: All students are eligible to receive $200 dollars to help cover the cost of school supplies. (cheque issued upon completion of this application form)
• Attendance Awards: All students who choose to enroll in the TKC “Steps to Success” attendance initiative are eligible to receive prizes and certificates rewarding consistent school attendance.
• Tutoring: All students are eligible for free individual tutoring provided by professional tutors. Lunch time tutoring is available at certain Whitehorse schools. (Please check with the Youth Outreach and Support Worker)
• Graduation Regalia Funding: All graduating high school students are eligible to receive $300 dollars for regalia costs as well as a graduation gift valued at $100 dollars. (A cheque for regalia funds will be issued upon confirmation of graduation)
• Bus Passes: Monthly bus passes are available to students for extracurricular activities if they do not already receive one from the Department of Education