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Bois Forte Higher Education Program
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
Attn: Department of Education and Training
5344 Lake Shore Drive
P.O. Box 16
Nett Lake MN 55772
(218) 757-3312 Toll-free: (800) 221-8129 Fax: (218) 757-3312
E-mail: bmason@educ.boisforte.gov
Web: www.boisforte.com/divisions/education.htm
Purpose
To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate study to enrolled members of the Bois Forte Band of Chippeaw Indians.
Eligibility
Eligible to apply for this assistance are enrolled members of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa Indians. Applicants must have been accepted at an institution of higher education and had their financial need determined by that institution based on the Free Application for Federal Students Aid (FAFSA). Minnesota residents must apply to the Indian Scholarship Assistance Program of the Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program. Applicants wishing to attend school outside of Minnesota must complete an out-of-state application form. Applicants must also apply for financial assistance from all other available sources, including but not limited to public and private grants and scholarships. They must not be in default of any tribal, federal, or state students education loan or in noncompliance with child support payments. Applicants are interviewed. Financial assistance is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Financial data
That maximum amount awarded is $5,000 per year for undergraduates or $6,250 per year for graduate students
Duration
1 year; may be renewed for a total of 10 semesters of full-time enrollment or part-time equivalent provided recipients maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher
Additional information
Students may receive financial assistance for summer school
Number awarded
Varies each year
Deadline
Applications may be submitted any time after January 1 but should be received no later than 8 weeks prior to the first day of school