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Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community SMSC Education Department Higher Education/Adult Vocational Training/ Johnson O’ Malley (JOM) Adult Education Programs The JOM passed in 1934. Its basic purpose is to Phone: 952-233-4248 Fax: 952-496-6180 ensure that Indian children receive the educational opportunities that would not otherwise be provided. To provide supplementary ﬁnancial assistance to meet MISSION: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Higher Education program will the unique and specialized education needs of Indian provide informational and funding opportunities that may assist children. Native American students attain post-secondary education and training. Eligibility: • Are 3 years of age (by December 31) through grade ELIGIBILITY: 12; and All of the following eligibility requirements apply for funding by the SMSC Higher Education program. • A member of or is at least ¼ degree descendent of a member of an Federally Recognized Indian Tribe 1. Must be an enrolled member of a Federally Recognized Tribe. which is eligible for special programs and services (PL 93-638, 25 USC 2, 9, 13) (25 CFR Part 40.2 (a). provided by the United States through the Bureau of Indian Aﬀairs to Indians because of their status 2. Be accepted into any regional, accredited college, university, or vocational college, i.e., North Central Accredited School. as Indians.

3. Must be eligible for Federal Financial Aid. (Undergraduate stu- Required documents: dent only). • Proof of tribal enrollment • Birth certificate 4. Apply with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year requesting financial assistance, forward the FAFSA results • Proof of residency (Scott County) to the Financial Aid Office (FAO) of the college or university, and • Application filled out from SMSC Education Dept. have the FAO complete the Financial Aid Verification Form (FAVF) and return a certified copy of the FAVF to the SMSC Higher Educa- For more information please contact Carole Ross at tion Office. 952-233-4246 or Darsi Haines at 952-233-4248 Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Fax 952-233-4254 5. Must apply for the Minnesota Indian State Grant. Programs for Native Americans 6. Must apply for Tribal Higher Education Grant (Home Tribe). Living in Scott County 7. Graduate student must apply for the American Indian Graduate tradition Scholarship. wellness SMSC Health Department 8. A United States citizen and must be a resident of Scott County, Childcare Subsidy Program 6 and provide documentation. (Driver’s License, utility bill, etc.) (62 Shakopee Dakota Dental Clinic 2 Emergency Assistance Programs 6 BIAM 17.2 (3) Shakopee Dakota Health Clinic 2 Holiday Programs 6 9. Complete an academic plan each year. Contract Health Services 3 Parent Support and Education 6 10. Submit the application by the deadline date for their program. Patient Assistance Program Consultation 3 Safety Seat Loaner Program 7 upport community

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Guidance Mental Health Department 4 Youth Camp Program 7 Family Chemical Health Department 4 Youth Life Skills Program 7 NETWORKS 5 SMSC Education Department SMSC Higher Education/Adult Vocational Family and Children Services spirit Training/Adult Education Program 8 Future culture Child Welfare Program 6 JOM 8 8 children Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Health Department Application Process: ing opportunities. Parents are encouraged to line service (phone) subscribed to by the ap- Appointments are available Monday through provide input. plicant. Friday ( 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) To make an Shakopee Dakota Health Clinic – A community owned and operated family appointment or learn more about the Parent To find out if there is a support group at your Youth Life Skills Program: The Shakopee Mdewakanton practice clinic. The Shakopee Dakota Clinic provides primary care and case manage- Programs please call 952-496-6168. child’s school, please contact the following Keeping It R.E.A.L Sioux Community Health Depart- ment services for Community members and Native Americans living in Scott County SMSC Family Advocates: Keeping It R.E.A.L. (Responsibility, Educa- tion, Advocacy, and Life) has been developed ment has a genuine interest in the as well as urgent care and occupational health services for its employees. Family Nurse Material Required: For boys: Preston Urrutia @ 952-496-6169 wellnessPractitioners, Registered Nurses, and a Licensed Practical Nurse as well as a consulting Intake paperwork is required in addition to For girls: Heidi Whipple @ 952-496-6161 for American Indian students between the health of its members, employees, ages of 15 and 18. The goal is to provide stu- Family Practice Physician staff the clinic and specialists as needed. Full laboratory ser- address verification, tribal enrollment veri- and the Native Americans resid- dents with the information and skills needed vices are provided through the Health East Medical Laboratory System. The Shakopee fication, and birth certificates. Accepted ing within our service area. It is SMSC Life Skills Program to advocate for themselves in a variety of Dakota Clinic sponsors various health outreach functions including Men’s and Women’s forms of address verification are utility ser- the goal of the community to pro- vices (electricity or natural gas bill) or land- The SMSC Life Skills program is designed for ways and in many areas of their lives. The Health Days, a specialty clinic for Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome/Obesity manage- vide health care that would: line service (phone) subscribed to by the ap- Community member teens age 15-18 to help desired outcome will be to decrease and im- ment, a Mental Health Medication Management Clinic, employee health programs, plicant. guide and prepare them for their roles and prove management of daily life stressors that and an annual health conference for Northern Plains Native Americans. In addition, responsibility of becoming an adult member occur in all areas of life and give skills that -Protect and improve the health our nurse educators are available by appointment for nutritional consultation, diabetic Safety Seat Loaner Program of the Community. The -18 week program can prevent people from being caught up in and well being of its members, education, weight management, and smoking cessation. Because proper child safety seats are criti- covers a wide range of Community related is- the system. employees and service area Native cal to keeping children safe, the Shakopee sues including: SMSC history, tribal govern- Important Facts About Keeping It Real Americans as well as to support ELIGIBILITY-The following is a list of persons eligible to be seen at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is proud ment and constitution, home building and · Students will earn a high school credit the wellness education benefiting Dakota Clinic: to offer a safety seat loaner program. When financial management. While being specifi- · Students will give their own time to volun- teer in the community Native Americans in the Northern -Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community members and their families, a child has outgrown their current seat that cally geared toward those members who are about to turn 18, the program welcomes all Students will learn skills such as: Plains Region along with through- -Native Americans living in Scott County they have received through the program, the seat can be exchanged for the appropriate SMSC Community members to participate · Financial planning, management and credit out the United States. -Employees of the Community size. Staff will assist the family in proper use in any session. issues and installation. For Life Skills schedules or information, · Wellness of mind, body and spirit with a fo- -Provide creative solutions in the please contact SMSC Family and Children cus on disease prevention, mental and chem- REGISTRATION PROCESS: area of controlling health care Eligibility: Services at: 952-496-6168 ical health Native Americans residing in Scott County will be asked to provide proof of tribal en- · Self-advocacy in obtaining resources avail- costs for the community while The SMSC Family and Children’s Services rollment. All patients will be asked to show current health insurance cards. able in the community maintaining a high quality of Department Safety Seat Loaner Program is available to American Indian Families who Youth Camp Program · Responsible car ownership and the respon- care. CONTACT: reside in Scott County and meet income American Indian youth may be eligible for sibility of driving safely For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call the Shakopee guidelines as specified by the program. summer camp scholarships. These camps · Effective communication skills with a focus -Offer a holistic concept of care Dakota Clinic reception desk at 952-496-6150. provide a combination of leadership devel- on assertiveness that would respect and support Application Process: opment, cultural experience and skill en- · Renting and/or buying a home; rights re- hancement. sponsibilities and laws the values and beliefs of both the Appointments are available Monday through Friday (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) To make an individual patient and the com- appointment or learn more about the Safety Shakopee Dakota Dental Clinic –A community owned and operated dental A limited number of scholarships are avail- Eligibility: munity as a whole. Seat Loaner Program please call 952-496- able for American Indian families in need of clinic. Dentists, dental assistants, and a dental hygienist staff this clinic. The Shakopee The SMSC Family and Children’s Services 6168. assistance. Registration deadlines vary by Department Keeping It R.E.A.L. Program is Dakota Dental Clinic offers comprehensive dental care to Community members and camp. available to American Indian youth between Native Americans living in Scott County as well as emergency consultation for its Material Required: the ages of 15 and 18 who reside in Scott employees. Services include: cleaning, fillings, root canals, simple extractions, crowns, Intake paperwork is required in addition to Eligibility: County and meet guidelines as specified by and bridges. address verification, tribal enrollment veri- The SMSC Family and Children’s Services the program. fication, and birth certificates. Accepted Department Youth Camp scholarships are forms of address verification are utility ser- available to American Indian youth who are ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Application Process: vices (electricity or natural gas bill) or land- 10 years of age and older and live in Scott Appointments are available Monday through The Shakopee Dakota Dental Clinic serves the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Commu- line service (phone) subscribed to by the ap- County. Friday (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) To make an nity members and their families, Native Americans living in Scott County and employees plicant. appointment or learn more about the Keep- of the Community. Insurance coverage is encouraged, but not required at this time. Application Process: ing It R.E.A.L. program please call 952-496- Appointments are available Monday through 6168. School Aged Support Groups Friday (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) To make an REGISTRATION PROCESS: The Family Advocates of the SMSC Fam- appointment or learn more about the Youth Native Americans residing in Scott County will be asked to provide proof of tribal enroll- Material Required: Intake paperwork is re- ily and Children Services Department of- Camp Program please call 952-496-6168. quired in addition to address verification, ment. All patients will be asked to show current health insurance cards. fer weekly support groups in several area tribal enrollment verification, and birth cer- schools in collaboration with the SMSC Material Required: tificates. Accepted forms of address verifica- CONTACT: Mental Health Department and with local Intake paperwork is required in addition to tion are utility services (electricity or natural For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call the Shakopee Dakota school districts. address verification, tribal enrollment veri- gas bill) or land- line service (phone) sub- fication, and birth certificates. Accepted community Clinic reception desk at 952-496-6148. scribed to by the applicant. Groups meet weekly and talk about many forms of address verification are utility ser- topics, with speakers and a variety of learn- vices (electricity or natural gas bill) or land-

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The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is proud that American Indian culturally relevant approaches are integrated into the SMSC Mental Health and SMSC Chemical Health Departments.

SMSC MENTAL HEALTH GOALS: SMSC CHEMICAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT NETWORKS - YOUR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 1. To provide quality mental health services to all our clients. 2. To assist our clients and their families in achieving physical, SMSC CHEMICAL HEALTH GOALS: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is committed to and concerned emotional, and spiritual well-being. To reduce and prevent the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco and Guidanceabout the well-being of all their employees. Problems affecting employees’ personal 3. To provide and maintain the highest levels of integrity and other drugs in the SMSC Community and Scott County American health and emotional well-being impact job performance. Networks’ services can as- confidentiality. Indian populations. sist a troubled employee and/or their family members. Networks E.A.P. professional staff are qualified in a variety of services, including chemical dependency, compulsive The SMSC Mental Health Program is here to assist clients in Our licensed Chemical Health staff provides comprehensive as- gambling, family crisis and codependency counseling. Our staff includes a Licensed achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We focus on the sessments utilizing a variety of testing tools. In addition to Alcohol Psychologist, a Mental Health Therapist, Family Therapists, and Licensed Chemical health of the whole person; physical, emotional, social, and and Drug assessments our staff provides short-term counseling, Dependency Counselors. spiritual. The SMSC Mental Health Program provides a variety advocacy and referrals to appropriate facilities or services needed of services including: by the client. Our comprehensive approach to treatment includes Networks Employee Services is here to assist clients in achieving and maintaining a • Individual Counseling referrals to the SMSC Health Clinic and the SMSC Mental Health healthy lifestyle. We focus on the health of the whole person; physical, emotional, • Couples Counseling Department when indicated. social, and spiritual. Networks Employee Services provides a variety of services in- • Family Counseling cluding: • Adolescent Counseling Services Available: • Individual Counseling • Group Counseling • Assessments • Couples Counseling • Psychological Diagnostic Evaluations • Ongoing Aftercare • Family Counseling • Men’s Anger Management Group • Marriage Counseling ELIGIBILITY: • DUI-DWI Classes • Divorce Counseling The SMSC Mental Health Program is dedicated to serving all • Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Wednesdays at noon at the • Adolescent Counseling members of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community TIOWAKAN Spiritual Center, 14625 Prairie Grass Drive, Prior • Group Counseling together with all other members of their families. These ser- Lake • Chemical Dependency Evaluations vices are also provided to all American Indians and their family • Alanon Meeting, Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 in SMSC West Wing • Chemical Dependency Counseling members who reside in Scott County. • Psychological Diagnostic Evaluations These services are free of charge. ELIGIBILITY: The SMSC Chemical Health Program is dedicated to serving all ELIGIBILITY: APPLICATION PROCESS: members of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community to- Networks Employee Services are available to any employee of the SMSC and its Appointments are available Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. gether with all members of their families. These services are also tribally owned businesses. All services are also offered to the employee’s family to 7:00 p.m.) To make an appointment or learn more about available to all American Indians and their family members who members. This service is available to full or part time employees. the SMSC Mental Health Program please call 952-496-6164. reside in Scott County. An after-hours counselor is available 24 hours a day including These services are free of charge. APPLICATION PROCESS: weekends at 612-964-9685. Appointments are available Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) To make APPLICATION PROCESS: an appointment or learn more about Networks Employee Services please call MATERIAL REQUIRED: Appointments are available Monday through Friday (9:00 a.m. 952-496-6164. Emergency telephone interviews are available 24 hours including Intake paperwork is required. This is completed before the ini- to 5:00 p.m.) To make an appointment or learn more about the weekends by calling 612-964-6985. tial appointment. SMSC Chemical Health Program please call 952-496-6166 or 952- 496-6164. MATERIAL REQUIRED: CONTACT INFORMATION: Intake paperwork is required. This is filled out before initial appointment. Phone: 952-496-6164 Fax: 952-496-6180 MATERIAL REQUIRED: After Hours: 612-964-6985 Intake paperwork is required. This is completed before the initial CONTACT INFORMATION: appointment. Phone: 952-496-6164 Fax: 952-496-6180 After Hours: 612-964-6985 CONTACT INFORMATION: Phone: 952-496-6164 or 952-496-6166 Fax: 952-496-6180 4 Support 5 6 vice vice (phone) to bysubscribed the applicant. ser line land- or bill) gas natural or tricity address verification of are utility formsservices (elec Accepted certificates. birth and verification, enrollment tribal and school, employment, income, verification, address additiontorequired in Intakeis paperwork Material Required: 952-496-6168. call Subsidy Programplease Care Child the Monday about more learn orappointment an make available To p.m.) 5:00 to a.m. (9:00 Friday through are Appointments Application Process: before applying for SMSC the program. the Scott County childcare subsidy program andsize income. 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In an effort to life’sof rewarding mostit endeavors, the of one be can parenting while that recognize also We community. a of foundation is the family the that recognizes Department Children’s Services and Family SMSC The Parent Support and Education services through support, guidance and guidancesupport, through services essional American Indians who reside in mily member. als we provide. pa rtment recognizes rtment strive to preservestrive to to thosetolisted Scott ------please call 952-496-6155. call please Services, Health Contract on information more For CONTACT: any insurance valid cards. membership,proof of residencyScottCounty, in and tribal of proof or card enrollment valid have Must MATERIAL REQUIRED: tative at 952-496-6155. contact the SMSC Contract Health represenServices please requirements, and procedure application For APPLICATION PROCEDURE: priorities.cal be limited due to available funds or established - medi paymentsguaranteed.NOTCHS is may health tract con byfacility, payment I.H.S. an at available not is that carerequires person eligible an If – *Disclaimer from departure. days 180 exceed to not period a for eligible remain will County Scott leave who persons Eligible study. of course the completion of after days 180 exceed to not period a for covered are Students school. tend at to left they when eligible were they if students to *Special Circumstances – CHS will be made available within is that problem medical a have must You 4. 3. 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traditionotline at 952-233-4210,or v –for patient’s who isit 3 Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Health Department Application Process: ing opportunities. Parents are encouraged to line service (phone) subscribed to by the ap- Appointments are available Monday through provide input. plicant. Friday ( 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) To make an Shakopee Dakota Health Clinic – A community owned and operated family appointment or learn more about the Parent To find out if there is a support group at your Youth Life Skills Program: The Shakopee Mdewakanton practice clinic. The Shakopee Dakota Clinic provides primary care and case manage- Programs please call 952-496-6168. child’s school, please contact the following Keeping It R.E.A.L Sioux Community Health Depart- ment services for Community members and Native Americans living in Scott County SMSC Family Advocates: Keeping It R.E.A.L. (Responsibility, Educa- tion, Advocacy, and Life) has been developed ment has a genuine interest in the as well as urgent care and occupational health services for its employees. Family Nurse Material Required: For boys: Preston Urrutia @ 952-496-6169 wellnessPractitioners, Registered Nurses, and a Licensed Practical Nurse as well as a consulting Intake paperwork is required in addition to For girls: Heidi Whipple @ 952-496-6161 for American Indian students between the health of its members, employees, ages of 15 and 18. The goal is to provide stu- Family Practice Physician staff the clinic and specialists as needed. Full laboratory ser- address verification, tribal enrollment veri- and the Native Americans resid- dents with the information and skills needed vices are provided through the Health East Medical Laboratory System. The Shakopee fication, and birth certificates. Accepted ing within our service area. It is SMSC Life Skills Program to advocate for themselves in a variety of Dakota Clinic sponsors various health outreach functions including Men’s and Women’s forms of address verification are utility ser- the goal of the community to pro- vices (electricity or natural gas bill) or land- The SMSC Life Skills program is designed for ways and in many areas of their lives. The Health Days, a specialty clinic for Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome/Obesity manage- vide health care that would: line service (phone) subscribed to by the ap- Community member teens age 15-18 to help desired outcome will be to decrease and im- ment, a Mental Health Medication Management Clinic, employee health programs, plicant. guide and prepare them for their roles and prove management of daily life stressors that and an annual health conference for Northern Plains Native Americans. In addition, responsibility of becoming an adult member occur in all areas of life and give skills that -Protect and improve the health our nurse educators are available by appointment for nutritional consultation, diabetic Safety Seat Loaner Program of the Community. The -18 week program can prevent people from being caught up in and well being of its members, education, weight management, and smoking cessation. Because proper child safety seats are criti- covers a wide range of Community related is- the system. employees and service area Native cal to keeping children safe, the Shakopee sues including: SMSC history, tribal govern- Important Facts About Keeping It Real Americans as well as to support ELIGIBILITY-The following is a list of persons eligible to be seen at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is proud ment and constitution, home building and · Students will earn a high school credit the wellness education benefiting Dakota Clinic: to offer a safety seat loaner program. When financial management. While being specifi- · Students will give their own time to volun- teer in the community Native Americans in the Northern -Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community members and their families, a child has outgrown their current seat that cally geared toward those members who are about to turn 18, the program welcomes all Students will learn skills such as: Plains Region along with through- -Native Americans living in Scott County they have received through the program, the seat can be exchanged for the appropriate SMSC Community members to participate · Financial planning, management and credit out the United States. -Employees of the Community size. Staff will assist the family in proper use in any session. issues and installation. For Life Skills schedules or information, · Wellness of mind, body and spirit with a fo- -Provide creative solutions in the please contact SMSC Family and Children cus on disease prevention, mental and chem- REGISTRATION PROCESS: area of controlling health care Eligibility: Services at: 952-496-6168 ical health Native Americans residing in Scott County will be asked to provide proof of tribal en- · Self-advocacy in obtaining resources avail- costs for the community while The SMSC Family and Children’s Services rollment. All patients will be asked to show current health insurance cards. able in the community maintaining a high quality of Department Safety Seat Loaner Program is available to American Indian Families who Youth Camp Program · Responsible car ownership and the respon- care. CONTACT: reside in Scott County and meet income American Indian youth may be eligible for sibility of driving safely For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call the Shakopee guidelines as specified by the program. summer camp scholarships. These camps · Effective communication skills with a focus -Offer a holistic concept of care Dakota Clinic reception desk at 952-496-6150. provide a combination of leadership devel- on assertiveness that would respect and support Application Process: opment, cultural experience and skill en- · Renting and/or buying a home; rights re- hancement. sponsibilities and laws the values and beliefs of both the Appointments are available Monday through Friday (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) To make an individual patient and the com- appointment or learn more about the Safety Shakopee Dakota Dental Clinic –A community owned and operated dental A limited number of scholarships are avail- Eligibility: munity as a whole. Seat Loaner Program please call 952-496- able for American Indian families in need of clinic. Dentists, dental assistants, and a dental hygienist staff this clinic. The Shakopee The SMSC Family and Children’s Services 6168. assistance. Registration deadlines vary by Department Keeping It R.E.A.L. Program is Dakota Dental Clinic offers comprehensive dental care to Community members and camp. available to American Indian youth between Native Americans living in Scott County as well as emergency consultation for its Material Required: the ages of 15 and 18 who reside in Scott employees. Services include: cleaning, fillings, root canals, simple extractions, crowns, Intake paperwork is required in addition to Eligibility: County and meet guidelines as specified by and bridges. address verification, tribal enrollment veri- The SMSC Family and Children’s Services the program. fication, and birth certificates. Accepted Department Youth Camp scholarships are forms of address verification are utility ser- available to American Indian youth who are ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Application Process: vices (electricity or natural gas bill) or land- 10 years of age and older and live in Scott Appointments are available Monday through The Shakopee Dakota Dental Clinic serves the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Commu- line service (phone) subscribed to by the ap- County. Friday (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) To make an nity members and their families, Native Americans living in Scott County and employees plicant. appointment or learn more about the Keep- of the Community. Insurance coverage is encouraged, but not required at this time. Application Process: ing It R.E.A.L. program please call 952-496- Appointments are available Monday through 6168. School Aged Support Groups Friday (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) To make an REGISTRATION PROCESS: The Family Advocates of the SMSC Fam- appointment or learn more about the Youth Native Americans residing in Scott County will be asked to provide proof of tribal enroll- Material Required: Intake paperwork is re- ily and Children Services Department of- Camp Program please call 952-496-6168. quired in addition to address verification, ment. All patients will be asked to show current health insurance cards. fer weekly support groups in several area tribal enrollment verification, and birth cer- schools in collaboration with the SMSC Material Required: tificates. Accepted forms of address verifica- CONTACT: Mental Health Department and with local Intake paperwork is required in addition to tion are utility services (electricity or natural For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call the Shakopee Dakota school districts. address verification, tribal enrollment veri- gas bill) or land- line service (phone) sub- fication, and birth certificates. Accepted community Clinic reception desk at 952-496-6148. scribed to by the applicant. Groups meet weekly and talk about many forms of address verification are utility ser- topics, with speakers and a variety of learn- vices (electricity or natural gas bill) or land-

2 7 Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community SMSC Education Department Higher Education/Adult Vocational Training/ Johnson O’ Malley (JOM) Adult Education Programs The JOM passed in 1934. Its basic purpose is to Phone: 952-233-4248 Fax: 952-496-6180 ensure that Indian children receive the educational opportunities that would not otherwise be provided. To provide supplementary ﬁnancial assistance to meet MISSION: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Higher Education program will the unique and specialized education needs of Indian provide informational and funding opportunities that may assist children. Native American students attain post-secondary education and training. Eligibility: • Are 3 years of age (by December 31) through grade ELIGIBILITY: 12; and All of the following eligibility requirements apply for funding by the SMSC Higher Education program. • A member of or is at least ¼ degree descendent of a member of an Federally Recognized Indian Tribe 1. Must be an enrolled member of a Federally Recognized Tribe. which is eligible for special programs and services (PL 93-638, 25 USC 2, 9, 13) (25 CFR Part 40.2 (a). provided by the United States through the Bureau of Indian Aﬀairs to Indians because of their status 2. Be accepted into any regional, accredited college, university, or vocational college, i.e., North Central Accredited School. as Indians.

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