Recruitment and Retention Program

The Chickasaw Nation Recruitment and Retention program prepares, supports and empowers Chickasaw college students for success with on-campus resources at nine colleges in Oklahoma.

Participants must be Chickasaw citizens enrolled at the East Central University, Mid-America Christian University, Murray State College, Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City, Rose State College, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, University of Central Oklahoma, and University of Oklahoma.

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Online Applications

Recruitment & Retention Application

Apela Application

Required Forms and Documents

Apela Application

Recruitment and Retention Program Application

Recruitment and Retention Program Consent and Liability

Contact

Phone:

(405) 767-8882

Email:

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Program Details

The Chickasaw Nation Recruitment and Retention Program prepares, supports and empowers Chickasaw college students for success with on-campus resources at East Central University, Mid-America Christian University, Murray State College, Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City, Rose State College, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, University of Central Oklahoma, and University of Oklahoma.

Students in the program gain a social and cultural community, academic support and a connection to resources available through both their campus and the Chickasaw Nation. Student centers at each campus provide space for students to meet with staff and participate in monthly social, cultural, academic and career development events.

This program supports Chickasaw students from enrollment through college graduation.

You Provide:

Completed program application
Completed consent and liability form

Eligibility:

Chickasaw citizen
Enrolled at East Central University, Mid-America Christian University, Murray State College, Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City, Rose State College, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, University of Central Oklahoma, and University of Oklahoma.

Apela (to assist):
As part of the Chickasaw Nation Recruitment and Retention Program, the Apela program offers peer mentors for Chickasaw students. Apela participants assist fellow students with friendly support and guidance throughout the semester.

Mentors are compensated for their time.

You Provide:

Completed Apela application

Eligibility:

Chickasaw citizen
Enrolled full time at East Central University, Mid-America Christian University, Murray State College, Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City, Rose State College, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, University of Central Oklahoma, and University of Oklahoma.
Recruitment and retention program participant