Welcome to the Division of Higher Education
The Higher Education Division is to provide guidance and financial assistance to Ho-Chunk members who intend to pursue a post secondary education. Scholarships are granted as a privilege with the intent that graduates will return to the Ho-Chunk Nation to use their knowledge and expertise to protect and strengthen the economic self-sufficiency and sovereignty of the Ho-Chunk Nation.
Ho-Chunk Nation Scholarship Program
The Ho-Chunk Scholarship Program provides financial resources to help enrolled Ho-Chunk members complete a progressive post secondary degree. The recipients must attend a nonprofit Title IV regionally accredited institution. The Ho-Chunk Scholarship Program is intended for students working toward degree completion.
Financial Aid and Tax Filing Statement
In order to receive a Ho-Chunk Nation Scholarship, students are required to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with accurate information. Accurate information includes a declaration of all funds acquired from Ho-Chunk gaming revenue (e.g. per capita) and the full value of the student’s Children’s Trust Fund, if applicable. Failure to completely and accurately file one’s taxes and/or FAFSA will make any student ineligible for a Ho-Chunk Nation Scholarship until such discrepancies are resolved.
Forms and Information
Higher Education Applications
Ho-Chunk Scholarship Application 2023-2024
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
College Access Program Application
Documents/ Notices
Per Capita Payment Notice
Per Capita Information - Department of Justice
Forms
College Access Program
CDIB Request Form - Enrollment Office
Special Request Program Application
Special Request Program - BIA Computer and Technical Support Program
W9 - Electronic Form
Higher Education Policies
Higher Education Operating Policy 2022-2023
Important Links
Other Scholarships:
Cobell Scholarship
Indian Health Service Scholarship (IHS)
Resources:
College Navigator
Wisconsin University Transfer Wizard
Pre-College Summer Law Institute
Vocational Rehabilitation for Native Americans (VRNA)
American Indian College Fund (AICF)
American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC)
Wisconin Online Bachelor Degree Program
Contact Information
Higher Education Division Director: Dr. Marcus Lewis
Phone: 715-284-4915 | Toll Free: 800-362-4476
Physical Address: W9814 Airport Road | Black River Falls, WI 54615
Mailing Address: PO Box 667 | Black River Falls, WI 54615
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.