How To Apply:
Eligibility Requirements:
• Be an enrolled member of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin.
• Have a High School Diploma, HSED or GED.
• Be accepted into a diploma or degree seeking program at an accredited college, university
or vocational college within the United States.
• Must have a complete Oneida Higher Education student file.
(Refer to "Funding Process" section)
When and How To Apply:
Select and apply for admission at an accredited college, university, or vocational college within the United States
• Submit a copy of your letter of acceptance.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form (FAFSA)
• Complete after January 1 of each year.
(Can be completed through the FAFSA booklet or through the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov).
Required to complete when taking six or more credits per term.
Oneida Higher Education Grant Application
•.Must complete yearly. Complete part I only. The application will be forwarded to the Oneida
Tribal Enrollment office to verify tribal enrollment.
•. Priority deadlines: April 15 (Fall Term), October 1 (Spring Term) May 1 (Summer Term).
Participant Acknowledgment and Agreement form
•. Must complete yearly.
Oneida Academic Plan
• Student & school advisor/counselor must sign the Oneida Academic Plan at the time of class
registration.
• Must be completed and submitted prior to each semester/term.
Financial Review Form
• After the Tribal certification has been completed on the Higher Education Grant Application,
the application will be forwarded to the college/university listed.
• The Financial Review Form, part III is to be completed by the school’s financial aid office after
the student has completed all the school’s financial aid requirements.
Part-time students carrying 1 to 5 credits per semester/term
• Complete the Oneida Higher Education Grant Application.
• Complete the Participant Acknowledgment and Agreement form.
• Complete the Oneida Academic Plan and check (part-time 1-5).
• Funding will consist of tuition, required books and fees.
Academic Requirements:
• Submit a copy of your official grade report at the end of each funding term.
• Students must complete all credits for which they were funded.
• Undergraduate and technical college students must maintain a 2.0 semester/term grade
point average.
• Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 semester/term grade point average.
Ineligibility Factors:
Students who are pursuing a duplicate degree or lesser degree, ineligible for financial aid at their school for any reason besides family income, e.g., suspended for federal financial aid, student loan default, after the semester/term has ended, workshops, seminars, conferences, continuing education credits/units or courses required to update/maintain a state license, currently on suspension with Oneida Higher Education Office.
It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that their file and/or paperwork is complete at the school and at the Oneida Higher Education office. Failure to have a complete file before the class/term/semester ends will result in denial of funding for that class/term/semester.
You are responsible for knowing the information provided in the Oneida Higher Education student handbook. Please review your handbook regarding all program guidelines such as, length of funding, academic requirements, appeals, etc.