Education Programs
Higher Education, K12 Private Education, Adult Vocational Training, & Direct Employment Assistance
Indigenous Class
Exclusive to Iowa Tribal Members, providing 100 prepaid seats for the NEW Indigenous Class video subscription. All video classes provide mentorship that forges the future of indigenous excellence from Indigenous leaders, concentrating on professional growth and advocacy. Iowa Tribal Members are seated on a FCFS basis, 6th grade to any age adult, regardless of your residence location. Please see the flyer for additional information and application to claim a seat in this “first of its kind” opportunity.
Indigenous Class Flyer: Learn more about the Indigenous Class video subscription along with contact information.
Indigenous Class Registration: Tribal Members will need to sign up through the Higher Education Department and each subscription will provide a no charge virtual access.
Iowa Tribe College Fair
Click the above graphic to download the College Fair Booklet.
ITO College Fair Booklet: Have a plan and create choices for your higher education. In scholarship consideration, everything is important the summer before 9th grade through 12th grade or scholarship submission time. Resume in hand, you are now ready to find the higher education choice that best fits you and your higher education plans, while being scholarship ready!
College Bridge Program
What is the College Bridge Program?
The mission of the College Bridge Program is to assist Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma tribal members 9th through 12th grade as they seek preparation for entrance into higher education institutions. Students of all academic levels are encouraged to apply. The College Bridge Program will offer academic guidance and mentorship opportunities as well as direct services towards Advanced Placement (AP) exams, ACT/SAT exams, and Concurrent classes. Program participants will agree to provide a copy of their academic transcript to the Higher Education Department after each semester. Program applications are always open, but direct service requests have deadlines. (Please see flyer.)
College Bridge Program Flyer: Learn more about the College Bridge Program including services provided and eligibility.
College Bridge Program Application: This application is for enrolled tribal members of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma only in high school 9th through 12th grades.
Graduation Stole Application
Graduation Stole Application: Iowa tribal members graduating from high school and higher education may apply for a graduation stole. Please complete the graduation stole application, submit official school letter or document with anticipated graduation date, along with a copy of ITO tribal membership card.
GED-HISET
What is the GED-HISET Test Fund?
The Higher Education Department will now pay for the General Education Development (GED) High School Equivalency Test (HISET) testing fees. This is not a preparation program, but we will direct service pay testing fees. The GED-HISET Test Fund will pay for (1) full subject test and (2) retake tests of single subjects that are scored below passing. These are lifetime limits of testing fee benefits. Please see the flyer and application for additional information.
GED-HISET Flyer: Learn more about the GED-HISET fund including contact information.
GED-HISET Fund Application: The application is for enrolled adult tribal members of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma.
Lawrence Murray Scholarship
The Lawrence Murray scholarship is a competitive scholarship open to eligible members of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma who are pursuing post-secondary education in gaming-related fields. The Lawrence Murray Scholarship is intended to support the educational and professional development of members as they work toward careers that contribute to the growth and success of the tribal gaming industry. The scholarship program includes three award categories of scholarship: Vocational, Undergraduate, and Graduate scholarships. One award in each category will be awarded in each year. Applications will be open each year from April 30th – June 30th. Award amounts may vary each year depending on funding availability. Specific amounts for each scholarship category (Vocational, Undergraduate, Graduate) will be determined annually and published with application materials. Only completed applications will be considered.
Scholarship Flyer: For more information, please download the flyer for this scholarship.
Scholarship Application: To apply for this scholarship, please download and fill out the application.
Yearly DEADLINE: June 30
History Timeline Game Fund Scholarship
The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma History Timeline Game Fund Scholarship is funded through the sales of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma History Timeline Games. Through this Scholarship, the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Higher Education Department seeks to help ease financial costs of Iowa Tribal Members working to achieve a higher education. The scholarship is a $300 direct-to-student award, provided that sufficient funds are raised through sales of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma History Timeline Game. One winner will be awarded each year.
Scholarship Flyer: For more information, please download the flyer for this scholarship.
Scholarship Application: Scholarship recipients will be determined by a scholarship committee. Recipients will receive notification of their selection if they are selected for the scholarship.
Yearly DEADLINE: May 1
Higher Education Scholarship Program
Higher education assistance is available for any eligible Iowa tribal member pursuing higher education through a degree or certification-seeking, accredited institution. College applicants must be admitted to an accredited institution of higher learning in either a full-time or part-time capacity. College, vo-tech, and trade schools are considered for the higher education scholarship consideration.
Higher Education Scholarship Application: This application is for enrolled tribal members of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma ONLY.
DEADLINES for Summer: May 1, Fall: June 30 and Spring: December 1
K12 Private Education Program Assistance
The K12 Private Education Program assistance is available nationwide for Iowa Tribal Members who have been accepted into an accredited K12 private school. With proper documentation and application, Iowa Tribal members will receive funding for full-time students who are enrolled in a full time accredited K12 education institution. Scholarships are limited to a first come first serve basis.
K12 Private Education Application: This application is for enrolled tribal members of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma ONLY.
K12 Financial Needs Analysis: This form is used to determine financial aid eligibility.
DEADLINES for Fall: June 30 and Spring: December 1
Adult Vocational Training
The Adult Vocational Training program provides assistance to Iowa Tribal members and other eligible Indians who reside within the Iowa Tribe service area that need vocational education for entry into the work force. Only those applicants who declare a desire and intent to accept and retain full time employment will be selected to receive services.
Adult Vocational Training Application: Applicant must be 18 years of age, except if 17 years of age at graduation as a high school student.
Direct Employment Assistance
The purpose of the Direct Employment Assistance program is to assist Iowa Tribal members and other eligible Indians who have a job skill to obtain and retain permanent employment. Applicants must be adult Indians residing within the Iowa Tribe service area and demonstrate a need for employment services. An applicant must be unemployed or underemployed to receive employment services. Only those applicants who declare a desire and intent to accept and retain full time permanent employment at the chosen employment location shall be selected.
Direct Employment Assistance Application: Applicants must be adult natives residing within the service area and demonstrate a need for employment services. Applicants must be unemployed or underrepresented to receive employment services.
Contact Information
Regina Riley
Higher Education Director
Office: (405) 547-2402, ext. 3301
Fax: (405) 547-1093
rriley@iowanation.org
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