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2011-2012 Karuk Higher Education Grant Applications Available Below! Applications are accepted now through July 29, 2011 3 New Scholarships available- Click here for more information
The Education Department is located in Happy Camp at the Karuk Tribe Administration Office. The Education Department administers programs and activities through the BIA-funded Higher Education Grant Program, tutorial assistance through JOM and other educational enrichment activities including cultural education and support for Karuk Language instruction. The Education Department also provides career planning and educational advocacy for Tribal members and descendants. Referrals to other agencies for other educational assistance and services can also be made if needed.
The Education Department of the Karuk Tribe encourages all Tribal members and descendants to obtain their goals in furthering their education. The Education Coordinator can offer support when applying to Colleges and Universities, filling out Financial Aid applications, and applying for the Grant Award offered by the Karuk Tribe.
If you have any questions please feel free to call the Education Department at (530)493-1600 Ext. 2034 or toll free at 1-800-50-KARUK Ext. 2034
Fax: Attn: Education (530) 493-5322 K-12 Education Tutoring Program Tutoring services are available for school-aged children, grades K -12, within the Tribe’s service area, that is defined as; Orleans, Forks of Salmon, Somes Bar, Happy Camp, Seiad, Klamath River and Yreka. Native American students living within these areas qualify for services and that include both Tribal members and Tribal Descendants as funding allows.
Higher Education
Higher Education Grant Award Usually deadlines are at the end of July and available by the end of March of each year. You may obtain a application off the internet or call to request one be sent to you. Occasionally a 1/2 year spring scholarship will be offered to those that did not already recieve a scholarship for the full year as long as funding is available. Only those that have not received a full year grant for that year are eligible to apply for the spring scholarships.
Educational Opportunities offered by other Tribal Programs The Karuk Student Rent Voucher Program The Karuk SRV Program is administered by the Karuk Tribal Housing Authority for enrolled Tribal members who attend a college or university full-time (12 or more units). For more information on this program contact Ashlee King, at the Happy Camp Housing Authority, 1-800-250-5811 or (530)493-5434 ext. 108.
Adult Vocational Training Schools and Certificate Programs Students interested in assistance to continue their education through an Adult Vocational School should contact Dion Wood, TERO/AVT Director, at 1-800-50-KARUK or (530) 493-1600 ext. 2030, for information about financial assistance that may be available to you. Adult Vocational Education (click here to go to TERO web site)
Karuk Tribal HeadStart Program Patty Brown, Director This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Happy Camp Tribal Head Start 632 Jacobs Way, Happy Camp, CA 96039 (530) 493-2919 Yreka Tribal Head Start 1316 Yellowhammer Road, Yreka, CA 96097 (530) 842-9225
Frequently Asked Questions When are the Grant Scholarship Applications deadlines? The Higher grant and scholarship application deadlines are typically due in the office at the end of July. Occasionally ½ Spring Scholarships are available to those that did not already receive a full year Scholarship as funding allows. What if I can’t turn in Class schedule or Financial Needs Analysis by the Deadline? The Financial Needs analysis and class schedules will be accepted a little later than the Application deadline if need be. Check the application announcement for the due dates. Where or how can I turn in the Grant and Scholarship applications and materials? Fax: ATTN: EDUCATION (530) 493-5322 Mail: ATTN: EDUCATION Karuk Administration Office PO Box 1016 Happy Camp, CA 96039 Where do I turn in the Student Rent Voucher application? Contact Ashlee King at the Karuk Tribal Housing Authority: (530)493-5434 x108 How do I learn more about the Student Rent Voucher Program? Contact Ashlee King at the Karuk Tribal Housing Authority: (530)493-5434 x108 How do I get financial needs analysis done? Go to your school Financial Aid Office/Cashiers and have a financial Aid officer complete it and mail or fax it to the Karuk Education Dept. To be safe it is best to stand in line to get it completed and signed, then request that they fax it while you wait for copy of the receipt. Be persistent! Sometimes you can drop it off at the FAO and it will not get done! Sometimes you must sign a privacy waiver form provided by your school for them to release info to the tribe. Can I fax in the application materials and Financial Needs Analysis? Yes. Attn: Education (530)493-5322 Are there book reimbursements available through the Education Department? Unfortunately, at this time there is no assistance available for book reimbursements. How do I know whether I am eligible because of my tribal enrollment status (tribal member vs. tribal descendant)? If look at your Tribal ID and see a D in front of your Tribal # then you are a tribal descendant and if you see no D then you are a Member. For more information on your enrollment status please call the Tribe’s enrollment Department at 1(800)50karuk x2028. Is there any services offered to Tribal descendant college students this year? Unfortunately, there is no funding available however you may call the department to check as sometime grants may be awarded to assist with book reimbursements. What are Tribal member college students eligible to apply for this? Members are eligible for the Higher Education Grant and the Student Rent Voucher Program provided they meet all other requirements.
Education Department Forms Please click on title of form to download: 2011-2012 Karuk Higher Education Grant Application (PDF) Higher Education Grant Policy approved 9.1.11 (PDF)
Karuk Tribe Housing Authority Forms Student Rent Voucher Application (link to KTHA forms) Contact Ashlee King, at the Happy Camp Karuk Tribal Housing Authority, 1-800-250-5811 or (530)493-5434 ext. 108 for more information about this application. Fax #(530) 493-5434
Message From The Coordinator
Ayukii College Students, I will use this portion of the education department for answering FAQ or assist with problems current students are having. So, try and log in at least once a week to see what has been added also, i will strive to be in my office between 8:00 - 9:00 am every morning to answer phone calls. When you leave a message please be sure to speak slowly into my answering service when leaving contact information so that I will be able to call you back. I have an opportunity for any Tribal Member sophomore or junior college students. In October the Udall Foundation starts their application process that gives away $5,000 scholarships to students that are in the top 25 percent of their class and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. The criteria is very specific and is open to a variety of majors. You can research this scholarship at www.udall.gov. The application is extensive and the reward is well worth your time. 8-23-11 I still have not received any applications for the 3 new scholarships that a Tribal Member sponsored. Students that graduated high school in 2011 please look at this opportunity. The information is at the top of this document or you can contact me and I will mail you an application. I am still processing all the HEG applications but I would like to announce the award amount approved by the Education Committee will be $1200 for the school year 2011-2012. If you would like to find out about your application please contact me through email you may also call but it may take me awhile to get back with you do to the high volumne of calls that I am receiving.
Ducayne Arwood Education Program Coordinator This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 530-493-1600 x - 2034 or 800-505-2785 x - 2034 |
