This federal aid program is managed by:
Bureau of Indian Education, Department of the Interior
Objectives:
To provide financial aid to eligible Indian students to enable them to attend accredited institutions of higher education.
Funding obligations:
(Project Grants) FY 09 $27,129,000; FY 10 est $31,051,106; FY 11 est $30,946,061
Uses and Use Restrictions:
Grant funds are to supplement the total financial aid package prepared by the college financial aid officer. Funds are intended to assist students in pursuing their undergraduate baccalaureate degree.
Examples of Funded Projects:
Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2011: No Current Data Available. Fiscal Year 2012: No Current Data Available
Program Accomplishments:
Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2011: No Current Data Available. Fiscal Year 2012: No Current Data Available
Types of Assistance:
PROJECT GRANTS
Range and Average of Financial Assistance:
Range is $300 to $5,000; Average $2,700.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:
Awards to Indian tribes and tribal organizations are made on an annual basis. Payments may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement. The time of the payments will be negotiated with the Indian tribe or tribal organization. Grants to students are generally made for the academic year on a quarter or semester basis. A grant is for a period not to exceed 5 years, or the period of time required to complete the course of study. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Information not available.
Applicant Eligibility:
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and tribal organizations authorized by Indian Tribal Governments may apply to administer the program. Individuals who are members of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes may submit applications for benefits directly to the Bureau of Indian Affairs if the Bureau agency serving their reservation provides direct services for this program. Individuals must be enrolled in an accredited college and have financial need as determined by the institution's financial aid office.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
Members of a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited college and have financial need as determined by the institution's financial aid office.
Award Procedure:
In most cases, the application by an Indian tribe or tribal organization to administer the program can be approved by the Area/Agency Education Program Administrator or the Area/Agency Bureau Contracting Officer. Individual students are notified by the Area/Agency Education Program Administrator or tribal contractor, and funds are sent to the applicant in care of the college or university financial aid office.
Contact Info for Headquarters Office:
Chris Redman, Bureau of Indian Education, 215 Dean A. McGee, Suite 610, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102 Email: chris_redman@bia.gov Phone: (405) 605-6001.
Website Address:
http://www.oiep.bia.edu/scholarships.htm; http://www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html.
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