Description
The Chickasaw Nation Career Technology Program is available to part-time and full-time Chickasaw students attending or interested in attending a state or nationally accredited vocational facility. To be eligible for the TVT program, an applicant must be a Chickasaw citizen and show a need for training before funding will be approved. Residency and income guidelines are not considered for eligibility in the TVT program. The career technology funding is intended to assist students by providing funding for tuition, fees, supplies, books, equipment and other training related expenses. The field of study is not limited to any particular discipline. The primary objective of the program is to provide funding to Chickasaw students and meaningful employment or career advancement. The funding for Career Technology is under The Chickasaw Nation Tribal Vo-Tech programs.
If you have any questions regarding the career technology program, please call Ms. Tammy Abney, career technology specialist, or Ms. Jennifer Walker, adult education manager, at 580-421-7711.
Eligibility
All applicants must provide The Chickasaw Nation Department of Education Services the following required documentation before they can be considered for funding:
a. A completed application issued from The Chickasaw Nation Department of Education Services.
b. A copy of Chickasaw Nation citizenship card.
c. Verification of residence.
d. A copy of social security card or letter of request for card or replacement.
e. A copy of driver’s license or photo identification.
f. A letter of acknowledgement from the Selective Service for males, or a signed request form to receive a number from the social security office.
g. A training cost worksheet completed by the training institution.
h. Documentation that student has applied for Federal aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), full-time students only.
i. A copy of high school diploma or GED.
