Training assistance is provided to Native American adults through local vocational and technical training schools.  Assistance for Native Americans living in Osage County who have started a new job and paying the expense for those individuals obtaining a GED.  Eligibility requirements are as follows:  Live in Osage County; meet HHS poverty guidelines; provide copies of CDIB; drivers' license; social security card; verification of residency and income.  Applicants must also apply for FAFSA.  Participants must maintain satisfactory grades and attendance during the training period.  Osage preference. 

Please call to set up an appointment. 

 

 

The Osage Nation Sylvan Tutor Program is an Osage tribally funded program designed to serve Osage students across the nation. The intent of the program is to serve as many Osage students in K -12^th grades as possible that are at risk of failing required subject areas, where Sylvan tutoring centers are available. Eligible students should complete the provided application. Students receiving services through the Sylvan Tutoring Program will receive funding of $3,000 for one subject of tutoring services, excluding the initial testing and enrollment fees of the student. Please note that applications will be processed on a first come first serve basis. If you have any questions or would like to be mailed an application please contact Cherise Lookout with the Osage Nation Education Department at (918) 287-5544 or toll free 1-800-390-6724. 

 

 

The Osage Nation Tutoring Program is an Osage tribally funded program designed to serve Osage students attending school within the boundaries of the Osage Nation. The intent of the program is to serve as many Osage students in K -12^th grades as possible that are at risk of failing required subject areas. Eligible students receiving services through the Osage Nation Tutoring Program will be provided a one on one tutoring assignment along with a tutoring plan to be carried out through scheduled meeting with a certified teacher. If you have any questions or would like to be mailed an application please contact Cherise Lookout with the Osage Nation Education Department at (918) 287-5544 or toll free 1-800-390-6724. 

 

 

Teachers that are interested in the tutoring opportunity please complete the application below.

 

 

 

The program is provides various educational support to Osage students attending schools with a participating school district by having Osage Nation staff on site.

 

 

 Johnson O'Malley Program

This program provides supplemental financial assistance for basic school supplies to any Native American student enrolled in grades K-12 at one of the twelve schools in Osage County. The students must provide a copy of their CDIB or Tribal card - these need to be on file with the Osage Education Department.  The schools that participate include:  Anderson, Barnsdall, Bowring, Hominy, McCord, Osage Hills, Pawhuska, Prue, Shidler, Skiatook, Woodland, and Wynona.

 

The summer youth program is for Native American youth between the ages of 16 to 21 that live in Osage County and meet eligibility requirements. This opportunity allows Native youth to gain work experience during the summer and develop knowledge of work ethic, life skills, money management and future career goals. Applications are taken from May 1 to May 31. Applicants must provide: verification of parents income - must meet income guidelines, verification of residency, CDIB, social security card, and driver's license.