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Higher Education Department |
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"Assisting enrolled Meskwaki tribal members and their descendants in pursuing post-secondary education and life-long learning goals.”
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The Meskwaki Higher Education Program seeks to achieve the highest, most diverse level of post-secondary education and training opportunities for the Meskwaki people. The Meskwaki Tribe faces important social, economic, and cultural challenges. In order to be successful in meeting those challenges, the tribe needs a skilled/educated tribal workforce. The Meskwaki tribe seeks to assist community members in their educational pursuits by maintaining the Higher Education/Adult Vocational/ Adult Education programs.
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This program offers funding for any course of study that leads to an Associate Degree (AA or AS), a Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS), or a graduate degree (Masters or Doctorate). We offer career and technical education funding.
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Assisting Tribal members and descendants with these services:
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College/University Information |
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Campus Visits (Local Area) |
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Career Exploration |
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Financial Aid Information |
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Admission Process |
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Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid |
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Student Publications |
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The following forms can be downloaded via Adobe Acrobat Reader, if you do not have the program, download it from Adobe .
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Students can complete the BIA/Tribal Higher Education Grant Application and Educational Enrichment Application by computer, print them, and mail them to
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Meskwaki Higher Education Program |
Sac & Fox Tribe of the MI in IA |
349 Meskwaki Road |
Tama IA 52339- 9629 |
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Download this checklist "Application Check list" It is a great guide in the application process and needed to complete your file.
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Students need to fill the forms below to ensure they are still in school during the semester (spring break)/ mid-terms for validation of additional grant awards.
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.pdf format: Mid Term Verification
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word format: Mid Term Verification
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The Financial Aid Verification Form needs to be handed to the Financial Aid Officer of the college/university you will be attending.
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For applicant who is an enrolled member of the Sac & Fox Tribe & For applicants who possess at lease one-quarter degree blood, descendant:
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Financial Aid Verification (07-08)
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Financial Aid Verification (08-09) |
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Staff Information |
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Program Director |
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Denine Morris |
| Administrative Assistant |
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| Advisor |
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Roland Carrillo |
| Adult Basic Education |
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Harlan Brown |
| Advisor |
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Sonny Wallowing Bull |
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Contact Information
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Physical Address:
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Mailing Address: |
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Phone: 641-484-3157 |
1496 Highway 30 , Tama IA
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349 Meskwaki Road, Tama IA |
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Fax: 641-484-2101 |
| Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
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| Tribal Operations Departmental Links |