Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Higher Education Program.

Scholarship Sponsored by Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Introduction
This program offers financial support to eligible members of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma who are actively enrolled in postsecondary study at an accredited college or university.

Who is eligible
- Must be a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
- Must be actively pursuing a higher-education degree at an accredited institution.
- Must be registered for a minimum of 3 credit hours.
- High school students taking college courses (concurrent enrollment) are eligible.
- A minimum 2.0 GPA in the previous semester is required to receive scholarship funding.
- An online application must be submitted each semester, with all required documents uploaded, to receive assistance.

Required documentation
Applicants must upload digital versions of the following:
- College class schedule.
- College transcript, or a high school transcript for new applicants.
- Student ID number documentation (required for renewing students).

Additional items for high school (concurrent) applicants:
- Current high school transcript.
- Completed W-9 form.

Application steps and deadlines
Prepare all required digital documents before beginning the online application on Chahta Achvffa. Application windows each year are:
- Fall: August 1 – October 1
- Spring: January 2 – March 1
- Summer: May 1 – June 15

Document and application notes
- Only unaltered digital documents will be accepted. Documents that have been edited, written on, or otherwise marked will be rejected.
- The Higher Education Office will use the email address provided on your application for all correspondence. Use an email account you check regularly.
- Applicants aged 19 and older (students over 18) are required to communicate directly with the Higher Education Program.
- If your contact information changes after you submit your application, notify the Higher Education Office so your record can be updated.

Processing, award determination, and timing
- Applications are processed in the order they are received. Typical processing time is 6–8 weeks from submission.
- Award amounts are determined by the previous semester’s GPA, the student’s classification, and enrollment status; award levels can change from semester to semester. A 2.0 GPA or higher in the previous semester is required to receive funds.
- Awards for concurrent high school students are based on the number of college courses taken in the current semester.
- Students may receive funding for one degree per degree level. Funding is not available for more than one program at the same education level.

Enrollment definitions
- Full‑time undergraduate: 12 or more credit hours
- Full‑time graduate: 9 or more credit hours
- Part‑time undergraduate: 3–11 credit hours
- Part‑time graduate: 3–8 credit hours

If an institution defines full‑ or part‑time status differently for a particular program, written confirmation from the college/university must be submitted.

Maximum semesters of funding by education level
- Concurrent high school students: up to 8 semesters total
- Associate degree: up to 6 full‑time semesters
- Bachelor’s degree (including associate-level coursework): up to 12 full‑time semesters (this total includes the 6 associate-level semesters)
- Master’s degree: up to 6 full‑time semesters
- Doctoral degree: up to 4 full‑time semesters after achieving All But Dissertation (ABD) status

If you have questions about eligibility, documentation, or the application process, contact the Higher Education Office for clarification before applying.