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Education Department

The Ho-Chunk Department of Education shall promote academic excellence and perpetuate and preserve the cultural values, history, and language of the Ho-Chunk Nation. In doing so, the Department shall safeguard the interests of the Nation, enhance the sovereignty of the Nation, and exercise stewardship over those resources committed to it by the Nation and foreign jurisdictions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Visit the Higher Education page and complete the Ho-Chunk Scholarship Application (HSA) for the academic year you are applying for. Be sure to fill out the entire application and submit all required supporting documents listed in the HSA. If you have any questions, please contact us at higher.education@ho-chunk.com.
You can sign up for the Financial Literacy Program by visiting the Financial Fitness Classroom. You'll need your Tribal ID Number and your name exactly as it appears with Enrollment to log in. If you run into any issues or have questions, feel free to email us at honoryourfuture@ho-chunk.com.
To request tutoring services, visit the Tutor Services webpage and complete the application. We offer both one-on-one and group tutoring sessions. Tutoring may take place onsite, virtually, at community centers, public libraries, or at schools. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at tutor.services@ho-chunk.com.
All Ho-Chunk enrolled students age 3-18 are eligible to apply for the PreK-12 Grant Program. A full list of available grants can be found in the Pre K–12 Grant Guidelines or on the Pre K–12 Grant Program webpage. Once you review the guidelines, complete the application located on that same page and submit it to us by email. If you have questions about eligibility or submitting your application, please contact us at SCR@ho-chunk.com.
Ho-Chunk Head Start enrollment is determined by multiple factors. While Ho-Chunk children are given priority, the program also serves non-Tribal children and children from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Our primary enrollment priorities include:
  • Tribal members or children living in a household with Tribal members
  • Children living in a household at or below the poverty guidelines
  • Foster children
  • Children who receive SSI
  • Children whose household receives SNAP
  • Children whose household receives TANF
  • Children with diagnosed or suspected disabilities
  • Other eligibility criteria considered during the enrollment process
For additional information about eligibility, enrollment priorities, and program details, please visit our full Head Start FAQ section.
The Disabilities Division provides advocacy, referrals, consults, and training for parents and caregivers. For support or additional information, please contact the Division Manager at cheryl.funmaker@ho-chunk.com or contact our front desk at 715-284-4915.

Education Department

Executive Director of Education: Ryan J. Crain, Sr.

Phone: 715-284-4915 | Toll Free: 800-362-4476
Address: W9814 Airport Road, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Mailing: PO Box 667, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.