Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians · FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
EBCI Minors Trust Fund
Financial trust accounts established for enrolled EBCI members from birth. Distributions may be requested for: housing, medical expenses, education, and educational travel (year-round); and for general purposes at age 18 after completing a required financial skills assessment. Quarterly application deadlines apply for most distribution categories. Account access via USI Consulting Group portal (usicg.com).
Who's eligible
Tribal Citizens Only
Enrolled EBCI member with an established trust account (typically set up before age 18). Housing, medical, education, and educational travel distributions available before age 18 with guardian approval. General distributions permitted at age 18 after passing a financial skills assessment.
Where it's offered
Nationwide
Nationwide — trust distributions available to enrolled EBCI members regardless of residence.
Location:
Cherokee, NC 28719
How to apply
Access your trust account portal at usicg.com. Contact Connor Reed at 828-359-6640 or connreed@ebci-nsn.gov for assistance with applications or trust account questions.
Online Portal Phone Email In-Person
Contact
Phone: 828-359-6640
Email: connreed@ebci-nsn.gov
Last verified against the official source on 2026-05-16.