Choctaw Nation · EDUCATION
College Freshman Year Initiative (FYI)
First-year support program for Choctaw students at three partner colleges in southeastern Oklahoma: Southeastern Oklahoma State University (Durant), Carl Albert State College (Poteau), and Eastern Oklahoma State College (Wilburton). Builds community among students, campus, and FYI staff to support informed decisions and academic success.
Who's eligible
Tribal Citizens Only
Choctaw Nation tribal members enrolled as first-year students at one of three partner Oklahoma colleges:
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University (Durant)
- Carl Albert State College (Poteau)
- or Eastern Oklahoma State College (Wilburton)
Where it's offered
County
All three partner colleges are within the Choctaw Nation service area:
- Southeastern Oklahoma State (Bryan County)
- Carl Albert State (LeFlore County)
- Eastern Oklahoma State (Latimer County)
Location:
Administered from Durant, OK
How to apply
Apply through the Chahta Achvffa member portal. Per-campus counselor support: Carl Albert State 918-647-1423, Eastern Oklahoma State 918-465-1705, Southeastern Oklahoma State 580-745-3314.
Online Portal Phone
Contact
Phone: 580-642-8056
Last verified against the official source on 2026-05-09.