COLLEGE HOUSING ASSISTANCE

Our Purpose

The college housing assistance program is available to subsidize the rental housing costs incurred by tribal members attending post-secondary educational institutions. Enrolled members of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma receive preference in the allocation of services and other resources.

 

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College Housing Assistance Program For AST Members ONLY

This College Housing Assistance Program offers Absentee Shawnee Tribal Members a one-time rental assistance payment of $1200.00 per spring and fall semesters only. Participants who remain full time during the Summer semester and are continued students shall receive a one-time rental assistance payment of $600.00. Participation in the program is dependent upon funding availability, and may be terminated at any time. 

ELIGIBILITY

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be an enrolled member of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma.
  • Must be accepted for full-time enrollment (12+ credit hours per semester for undergraduate students and 9+ credit hours per semester for graduate students, or be considered a full-time student per College or University standards)
  • Applicants taking online courses or attending unaccredited institutions will not be eligible for assistance
  • Home must be located in the State of Oklahoma
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College Housing Assistance Program For ALL Federally Recognized Tribal Members

This program offers rental housing subsidies of up to $300 per month for Tribal Members attending post-secondary educational institutions. Absentee Tribe members receive priority under the tribe’s Indian Housing Plan and applicable laws. Assistance is capped at the participant’s verified monthly rent share or $300, whichever is less.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must be an enrolled member of a Federally Recognized Tribe
  • Must be accepted for full-time enrollment (12+ credit hours for undergraduates, 9+ for graduates, or per school standards) in a post-secondary institution or vocational school
  • Must meet low-income eligibility (income must not exceed 80% of national median, income will be verified)
  • Home must be in the tribe’s service area: Pottawatomie, Lincoln, Oklahoma, or Cleveland counties
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Requirements

  • Valid Driver License/Valid State Identification Card (for Head of Household and all household members over the age of 18)
  • Tribal Membership Card (for all household members over the age of 18)
  • Social Security Card (for all household members)
  • State Birth Certification (For all household members)
  • Marriage License/Divorce Decree (if applicable)
  • Award Letter for Income (SS, SSI, Disability, Unemployment Benefits, etc. For each household member)
  • Paystub for the last 3 months (from applicant and all household members)
  • 2 months of current employment paystubs (from the applicant and all household members over the age of 18)
  • Notarized No Income Affidavit (for all household members over the age of 18 who have no earned or unearned income, if applicable)
  • Federal Tax Returns filed from the previous year (if filed)
  • Parents Federal Tax Return if student has lived with them in past 12 months
  • Authorization for Release of Information for all adult members over the age of 18
  • Certified statements for self-employment (for all household members, if applicable)
  • Class schedule for upcoming semester
  • Proof of residency for last 6 months (ID is acceptable)
  • Proof of enrollment as a fulltime student
  • Evidence of any other Student Aid (scholarships, etc.)
  • Proof of applicant cost for tuition, books, room & board, etc.
  • Rental agreement
  • Any other documentation requested by the Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority post program approval

Staff Contact Information

Kimberly Vermillion

Resident Education Specialist

Phone: (405) 273-1050 ext. 260
Direct Phone: (405) 617-0490
kvermillion@ashousingauthority.com