Adult Education Program

• Must reside inside the service area (see map above).
• Applicants must be planning to attend or currently attending an accredited GED/ABE program, OR applicants must be planning to attend or currently attending an accredited technical/vocational training institution with the intent to: test for the GED/ABE, enhance job skills for employment enrichment, and/or self-improvement.
• Training sites may be located within or outside the service area.
• Training programs must be 6 months or less (short-term).

Education Services Department staff will review applicants’ documents to determine eligibility. Based on available funding and the applicant’s financial need, grants are awarded to qualified applicants.

Chromebook/Mobile Hot Spot Borrower’s Application

The Education Services Department recognizes the need for the use of mobile devices to assist in the completion of courses and training. This application will allow for Wichita tribal members to borrow available chromebook devices and/or a mobile hot spot for use during their semester or the duration of their chosen training course. Based on available devices.

Job and Career Readiness Application

• Applicants must be enrolled in the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
• Applicants must be starting new employment or must be currently employed.

ESD staff reviews applicants’ documents to ascertain eligibility and the submission of all required supporting documentation. Based on available funds, the applicant’s financial need and use of granted funding.

Adult Vocational Training (AVT) Program

• Must be enrolled in the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
• Must reside inside the service area (see map above)
• Applicants must be planning to attend or currently attending an accredited vocational training institution.
• Training sites may be located within or outside the service area.
• Training programs may be full-time or part-time, short-term or long-term.

Education Services Department staff will review applicants’ documents to determine eligibility. Based on available funding and the applicant’s financial need, grants are awarded to qualified applicants.

Direct Employment Assistance (DEA) Program

• Must be enrolled in the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
• Must reside inside the service area (see map above)
• Applicants may request financial assistance before/after obtaining full-time, permanent, and gainful employment
• Must submit a completed application BEFORE receiving their first full paycheck.

Education Services Department staff will review applicants’ documents to determine eligibility. Based on available funding and the applicant’s financial need, grants are awarded to qualified applicants.

Education Assistance

• Must be enrolled in the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
• Must be planning to attend or currently attending an accredited institution of higher education to earn an undergraduate/graduate degree.

ESD staff reviews applicants’ documents to ascertain eligibility and submission of all required supporting documentation. Based on available funds, the applicant’s financial need and academic standing, grants are awarded to eligible applicants. Grants are always paid directly to the institution.

Phone

405-247-8612

Mailing Address

Department of Education
PO Box 729
Anadarko, OK 73005