Education Program - Omaha Tribe of Nebraska

Overview

The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska administers a Higher Education Program for eligible Omaha Indian undergraduate students. Eligible students may receive funding for books, tuition, and fees based on demonstrated financial need.

Eligibility

• Enrolled member of the Omaha Tribe or at least one-fourth degree Indian blood descendant of a member of the Omaha Tribe (determination by Tribal enrollment or CDIB)
• At least half-time enrollment (minimum six hours) in a degree or eligible certificate program
• Letter of acceptance or current enrollment required
• Current students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA and good academic standing

Application Deadlines

• July 31 for students attending 1st semester on the full-year
• November 15 for students beginning 2nd semester
• No funds available for summer school
• Applications received after deadline may be funded if funds remain available

Required Documentation

• Completed CTGP Higher Education Application
• Letter of acceptance from the college/university
• Needs Analysis completed by the college/university financial aid officer
• Official grade transcript from previous semester (continuing students only), showing satisfactory progress
• Copy of the Student Aid Report (FAFSA)

Funding Priorities

• Attending the Nebraska Indian Community College
• On-reservation students
• Off-reservation students
• Priority given to Junior and Senior students with completed file before or on deadline date

Academic Requirements

• Freshmen: Minimum 12 credit hours with 1.8 GPA or better in first semester; 2.0 GPA and 12 credit hours in second semester
• Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors: Minimum 2.0 GPA and 12 credit hours per semester (recommended 15 credit hours)
• Quarter-system students: Funded for 3 quarters only per year but must earn 24 credit hours for 3 quarters
• Official grade transcript required after each term before check is processed for next term

Application Review & Notification

Staff will review applications within 5 business days of receipt. Applicants will receive either a notification of incomplete application with missing documentation or an acknowledgement of completed application status (preferably via email). A notice of award will be sent once awards are made. If funding is exhausted, applicants will be notified.

Contact Information

• Director: Mary Mitchell, (712) 208-0748
• Coordinator: Kalleah WhiteEyes, (402) 837-5391
• Email: [email protected]
• Office: 497 Main Street, Macy, Nebraska 68039
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:30 PM