The MFNSS administers and manages elementary and secondary (K4-12) education programs, services, and funding for participating First Nations.

The K4-12 education programs and services include the following:

• Instructional services (including tuition)
  
• Student support services (including transportation, Private Home Placement supports)
  
• Operation and maintenance of school facilities
  
• Elementary and secondary education-related band employee benefits
  
• First Nations Student Success Program
  
• New Paths
  
• High Cost Special Education Program
  

Not all education services are administered by the MFNSS. Post-secondary services and early childhood programs (e.g., Head Starts, daycares, etc.) continue to be administered by the First Nation