What is the Higher Education Program?
The Higher Education Program is a resource for eligible adult tribal members and has no service area requirement. This program is for Cow Creek Tribal members who are interested in obtaining a 4 year degree from a college or university. This program may also be utilized for those pursuing masters or doctorate degrees on a priority basis.
Students are required to attend full time (12 credits) or part-time, however, the degree must be obtained within 5 years. Students will be responsible for costs of education for any time beyond the 5 years.If I have obtained my bachelors by utilizing the Higher Education Program, can I utilize it again for another degree?
Tribal members can only use the bachelor, masters and doctoral degree programs one time. Once a bachelor’s degree is obtained, funding will only be considered for the masters and doctoral degrees programs.
How do I utilize the Higher Education Program?
To be considered for assistance through the Higher Education Program, Tribal members must submit a completed Higher Education Program Application including a written statement of educational goals and plans, a completed financial aid package, the Official Class Schedule, any high school/GED transcripts, completed college transcripts (if attended previously) as well as a all copy of any financial aid award letters from the College or University.
How much assistance can I receive through the Higher Education Program?
Two (2) year college is $5,000.00 per academic year.
Four (4) year college/university is $7,000.00 per year.
Master’s or doctorate program is $10,000.00 per year.
All awards are based on unmet need and the financial aid award letter.
Why do I have to apply for financial aid if I know already I will not qualify?
To apply for the Higher Education Program all students must apply for financial aid through FAFSA. When the Education Director receives the award from the college/university the unmet need is determined through the financial aid office. If a student does not have an unmet need the Education Director will look at tuition and fees and fund the student not exceeding the cap amount for the program.
What is an unmet need?
Address
City, State, Zip Code
| Tuition | 5,000.00 |
| Fees | 1,000.00 |
| Books/Supplies | 450.00 |
| Room/Board | 2,000.00 |
| Travel | 200.00 |
| Misc | 150.00 |
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| Total | 8,800.00 |
| Parent | 5,000.00 |
| Student | 500.00 |
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| Total | 5,500.00 |
Subtract Cost of Education from Parent/Student Contribution
8,800.00
- 5,000.00
3,800.00
| Pell | 500.00 |
| Private Scholarship | 500.00 |
| Total | 1,000.00 |
3,800.00
- 1,000.00
2,800.00
Amount eligible for funding through the Higher Education Program: $2,800.00
When is the application due?
The completed Higher Education Program Application and required documentation must be submitted according to the following deadlines:
| Fall Quarter/Fall Semester | August 1, 2007 |
| Winter Quarter/Fall Semester | December 1, 2007 |
| Spring Quarter | March 1, 2008 |
| Summer Quarter | June 1, 2008 |
For further information, please contact the Education Director.