Higher Education Program
Provides financial assistance to qualified Choctaw tribal members actively pursuing a higher education degree at an accredited college or university.
Eligibility
- Must be a Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma tribal member
- Must be attending an accredited high school, and enrolled in grades 9-12
- Must be attending an accredited college or university
- Must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours
- Must complete an online application each semester and provide the required documentation to receive assistance
- Required documents include college class schedule, college transcript, current high school transcript, college student ID number documentation and W-9 form
- Must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher in the previous semester to receive scholarship funding (not cumulative)
- Concurrent High School students are limited to 8 total semesters
How to Apply
Have all required digital documents available and complete the online application through Chahta Achvffa during the following application periods:
- Fall: Aug. 1 - Oct. 1
- Spring: Jan. 2 - March 1
- Summer: May 1 - June 15
Additional Information
Students must complete the application process during the corresponding semesters they are taking courses. The Concurrent Scholarship Officer will communicate with the applicant via the email address provided on the application. It is recommended that students apply with an email address that will be monitored frequently. Students under the age of 18 will need to utilize a parent/guardian’s Chahta Achvffa account.
Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received. Processing time is 6 to 8 weeks from the time the application is submitted. Should the student’s contact information change after completion of the application, the student must contact the Higher Education Office and update their information within the Chahta Achvffa portal.
Award amounts for high school students are based upon the current semester’s number of college courses.
Tribal members that require assistance in completing the application may contact the Higher Education Department’s Concurrent Scholarship Officer for assistance.