The Chickasaw Nation Career Technology Program (CTP) awards a grant to eligible part-time and full-time Chickasaw students attending a state or nationally accredited career technology center, trade school or private licensed training facility to receive a professional certification or license upon completion of their program. The amount of the CTP grant is based on the tuition and fee costs, with $6,000 being the maximum award amount per certification. Eligibility is not based on income and applicants are not required to live within the boundaries of the Chickasaw Nation to qualify.
Exam and Licensure Assistance Grant: The exam and licensure assistance grant provides up to $500 per exam or licensure fee. Awards may be dispersed as reimbursement or on a prepayment basis (if applicable to payee). Application must be made within six months of the student's receipt of payment.
Textbook and Supplies Assistance Grant: The textbook and supplies assistance grant provides financial assistance up to $500 for required textbooks and supplies as determined by the student's program. The grant is available once per certification. Part-time and high school students may qualify for $250. Full-time students may qualify for $500. Awards may be disbursed as reimbursement or on a prepayment basis (if applicable to payee). Application must be submitted before the course completion date.
Graduation Cord Program: The graduation cord program provides full-time Chickasaw students with a graduation cord to wear during graduation ceremonies. Eligibility is limited to one award per Chickasaw student per certification. This application must be made within six months of the Chickasaw student’s completion date.
Certification Completion Incentive: Eligibility is limited to one completion incentive per certification. Chickasaw students must provide a final transcript, diploma or licensure showing certification has been awarded within six months after the course completion date.
Certification completion incentive awards are based strictly on training clock hours and will be awarded as follows:
- 99 hours or less - $50
- 100 hours - 250 hours $100
- 251 hours - 500 hours $200
- 501 hours - 750 hours $300
- 751 hours or more - $400
Additional Resources
Student Support
The student support program provides general financial assistance for college and career technology students to help overcome barriers related to postsecondary education opportunities. This may include but is not limited to housing, utilities, transportation, living expenses or remedial education services. Student support may provide funding to Chickasaw citizens once each fall and spring semester. The award amount may change based on need and other eligibility.
Learn more at Chickasaw.net/StudentSupport.
Higher Education
This program provides a wide variety of higher education grants, scholarships and incentives to Chickasaw college students each semester. The programs and services provided by the higher education program are intended to supplement the educational needs of all Chickasaw citizens pursuing a degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
Learn more at Chickasaw.net/HigherEd.