Higher Education Program

Financial assistance for Choctaw members pursuing higher education. Variable award amounts based on GPA, classification, and enrollment status. Minimum 3 credit hours; 2.0 GPA. One degree per education level. Semester caps: Concurrent 8, Associate 6, Bachelor 12, Master 6, Doctoral 4 (after ABD).

AvailableNationwide

Operated byTribal

Who qualifies

Citizens of this tribe

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma tribal member. High school concurrent students also qualify. Available to Choctaw members nationwide attending any accredited institution.

How to apply

Online Portal

Complete the online application each semester through the Chahta Achvffa portal. Deadlines: Fall Aug 1 - Oct 1, Spring Jan 2 - Mar 1, Summer May 1 - Jun 15. Processing 6-8 weeks.

Where it's available

Available to Choctaw citizens anywhere in the United States

Administered from Durant, OK — applied nationwide online

Get in touch

Phone800-522-6170 Websitewww.choctawnation.com/services/higher-education

OfficeAdministered from Durant, OK — applied nationwide online

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Last verified against the official source on 2026-04-12.

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Choctaw Nation · EDUCATION

Higher Education Program

Who's eligible

Tribal Citizens Only

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma tribal member. High school concurrent students also qualify. Available to Choctaw members nationwide attending any accredited institution.

Where it's offered

Nationwide

Available to Choctaw citizens anywhere in the United States

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