Sponsor
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U.S. Department of Interior -
Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)
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Title
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BIE HIGHER EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM
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Administrator
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Roxanne
Brown
South & Eastern Agency
545 Marriott Drive, #700
Nashville, TN 37214
phone: 615.564.6630 fax: 615.564.6631
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Purpose
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To
administer the Higher Education Grant Program to eligible undergraduate
Indian students attending an accredited institution of higher education
who are members of federally recognized Nations.
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Eligibility
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Enrolled
member federally recognized Tonawanda Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, and
Tuscarora Nations; Accepted in an accredited institution of higher
education; Have financial need as determined by the institution's
financial aid office.
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General Information
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Seneca
Nation of Indians and St. Regis Mohawks administer BIA funds through
respective Higher Education Programs - see pages 2 and 4 for application
information. Reapplication required for continued funding.
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Awards
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Vary.
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Deadlines
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July
15 for following Academic Year.
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Required Documentation
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Complete
Application Form; Verification of Acceptance; Transcripts; Certified
Financial Aid Assessment; Tribal Certification or Documentation.
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