KBIC Education
PHONE: 906-353-6623, Ext. 4117
SERVICES: The Education Department has two programs.
1. BIA Higher Education - provides scholarships to college students.
2. Sovereign Student Fund - provides assistance to college students.
ELIGIBILITY:
1. BIA Higher Education - applicants must be enrolled KBIC tribal members; Michigan residents attending Michigan two or four-year colleges in pursuit of an associate or bachelors degree. Applicants must apply for federal financial aid and meet the application deadline of May 1. This is a need-based program
2. Sovereign Student Fund - applicants must be enrolled KBIC members and either a graduate of L'Anse or Baraga High School or a resident of Baraga, Houghton, Marquette or Ontonagon counties for 12 consecutive months. Students may be full or part-time and must maintain this status while earning a minimum G.P.A. of 2.00, which may be cumulative. This is an incentive program.