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15.058:  Indian Post Secondary Schools

Popular Name:  Haskell and SIPI

Objectives:  To provide postsecondary educational opportunities for American Indian Students.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

15.058 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  A member of a Federally Recognized Indian tribe.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  American Indians.

Credentials/Documentation:  Application must be accompanied by a verification of Tribal affiliation.

15.058 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  Interested applicants may obtain a Standard Form 5-6621 from a local Area/Agency education program office or Tribal Government education office, or applicants may contact the schools directly.

Award Procedure:  Applications will be reviewed by the colleges' admissions committees.

Deadlines:  Fall Semester-June 15; Spring Semester-October 15; Summer School-May 1.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Students will be notified within 4 weeks of having submitted a completed application packet.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  Awards may be renewed until the student completes the chosen program of study so long as satisfactory progress is maintained and the student adheres to the student code of conduct.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  To the extent that space is available, all applicants meeting the eligibility criteria and demonstrating the ability to benefit from post-secondary education will be accepted.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Not identifiable.

15.058 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 15.027 Assistance to Tribally Controlled Community Colleges and Universities;
• 15.114 Indian Education: Higher Education Grant Program;
• 15.060 Indian Vocational Training: United Tribes Technical College.

15.058 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

15.058 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Type of Assistance:  Training.

Obligations:  FY 99 not separately identifiable; FY 00 est not separately identifiable; FY 01 est not separately identifiable.

Budget Account Number:  14-2100-0-1-501.

Authorization:  Snyder Act of 1921 Public Law 67-85, 25 U.S.C. 13.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  25 CFR, Part 40; Haskell Indian Nations University Catalog; Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Catalog.

15.058 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Applications may be obtained at the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency/area education program administrator as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office:  Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, 9169 Coors Road, NW., Albuquerque, NM, 81774. Phone: (505) 897-5362, or Toll Free (800) 586-SIPI; Haskell Indian Nations University, 155 Indian Ave., Lawrence, KS 66046. Phone: (913) 749-8454.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

15.058 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  (a) Haskell Indian Nations University: $105 per semester for housing, student activities, and textbooks; (b) Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: activity fee of $20 per semester; refundable loss or breakage fee of $30 per semester.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Awards are made on an annual basis and the funds remain available until expended by the contractor/grantee. Payments may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement. The timing of the payments will be negotiated with the Indian tribe.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Students may attend one of two post-secondary schools operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs without charge for tuition or room and board. Married student housing is not available on campus.

15.058 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  None.

Audits:  None.

Records:  Applicants are to submit official transcript from high school or other institution attended or certificate of GED.