July 2024

Concurrent Assistance Newsletter

Halito!

Welcome to the Concurrent Assistance newsletter.

Tribal members face many challenges to prepare for their secondary-education. This newsletter is designed to assist you in your education journey and guide you to Choctaw Nation education programs, college prep, scholarship links, and much more.

Higher Education Program (HEP)

Concurrent Assistance 9th - 12th

Assistance Amounts

$200 for one (1) college course

$400 for two (2) college courses

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Higher Education Program is a scholarship program designed to provide assistance to Choctaw Tribal Members not only in high school taking college courses.

Fall: Aug. 1 - Oct. 1
Spring: Jan. 2 - March 1
Summer: May 1 - June 15

Please visit the HEP Webpage for required documents needed and other important information.

Students planning to apply for HEP Concurrent Assistance must ensure their email address is true and correct inside the Chahta Achvffa member portal. Application status

Note: Late applications and paper applications will not be accepted.

COLLEGE PREP

Guide to Success!

Check out this Success Story - Chahta Stories - Brandon Green - YouTube

*BUILD A High School Resume'

*CREATE A LIST OF YOUR TOP 10 COLLEGES -

Include schools that fit into each “reach”, “match,” and safety” category.

Check the Financial Aid website for recommended scholarship opportunities.

*KEEP A CALENDAR TO TRACK:

Application deadlines & Fees

Scholarship deadlines

Essays & Recommendation letters

*PLAN COLLEGE VISITS

Tour the campus

Ask to sit in on a class

Check out the school's amenities

Ask about their Native American student center

*ATTEND A COLLEGE FAIR

University of Tulsa - Donald W Reynolds Center, 3208 E 8th St., Tulsa, OK 74104

September 11, 2022

2:00 PM until 3:30 PM

*ATTEND A COLLEGE EVENT

SOSU Women's Football Clinic

August 5, 2022 @ 5:00 PM

*REFINE YOUR RESUME'

Include all leadership experiences, work, or extracurriculars as well as community involvement.

*WRITE THANK YOU NOTES

Notes to those who help you in this journey – especially those who write recommendation letters.

Reservation Institutions Gear Up for Fall 2024 Camp Chahta!

Campuses:

Eastern Oklahoma State College

Carl Albert State College

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Your Group Support is here!

Camp Chahta is for incoming college freshmen who are tribal members of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Designed to orient freshmen with the campus and college life, students may move into dormitories early and participate in cultural activities, such as stickball, basket weaving, beading and language classes. The purpose of these activities is to create a close-knit community of Choctaw students and develop new friendships.

In addition, college counselors work with students on financial aid, enrollment, and possible resources for making their educational experience successful. Advisors will review degree plans and verify course enrollments.

Through the College Freshman Year Initiative, sponsored by Choctaw Nation, students will continue to receive support. Weekly visits with their Coordinator keep students accountable for their grades and attendance. Workshops in time management, study skills and financial literacy, help them plan and be prepared for educational success.

Outside Scholarships

Did you know? You don't have to wait until your senior year of high school to start applying for scholarships. Check out the scholarship sections at UCanGo2! and OKcollegestart.org.

Scholarship Links

American Indian/Native American Scholarships

American Indian Services

BigSun Scholarship

Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship

Scholarships | AISES

American Indian College Fund

THE GATES SCHOLARSHIP

College/University Opportunities

1) ECU Native American Academic Services

2) OSU Center for Sovereign Nations

3) OU Native Nations Center

4) SOSU Native American Institute

5) Universities of California - Free Tuition

HEP Concurrent Assistance Student Spotlights

Jaxon Ingram Worley

Class of 2024

Jaxon is a student-athlete from Kiefer High School, known for his excellence in football, track, and basketball. He has earned several awards, including District 2A-7 Quarterback of the Year, 2A East All-Star by Class Football, OCA East All-State Team-Football, and 2024 Native American Football All-State. Jaxon has committed to Southern Nazarene University to play quarterback and will pursue an MBA.

In addition to his athletic success., Jaxon has demonstrated academic excellence as a member of the National Honor Society, a consistent presence on the Superintendent's Honor Roll, and a two-time Student of the Month.

The Choctaw Higher Education department has been instrumental in his cussess, providing support through scholarships, the STAR program, concurrent courses, and reimbursement opportunities.

Jaxon's dedication to both athletics and academics sets him apart, promising a bright future ahead.

We look forward to see amazing things from Jaxon in the next chapter of his educational goals. Congratulations!

For all

CHOCTAW NATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS

visit the homepage, under Services, check box for Education. If you need assistance please contact HigherEducation@choctawnation.com.

Chi pisa la chike!

See you later!

Choctaw Nation Higher Education Concurrent Assistance