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TRIBAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(405) 547-2402
Please direct all email correspondence to: tribalassistance@iowanation.org
The following is a list of Tribal Assistance Programs for enrolled members of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma. There is only one application for all programs available online for you to download, print, complete, and send to the Tribal Assistance Program.
TRIBAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- Applicant must be an enrolled member of the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma.
- All requests must be submitted on an official Tribal Assistance Application.
- Forms must be complete, legible, and include all required documents.
- Incomplete applications will not be processed, and will be returned to the applicant for corrections.
- After 1 business day, applications may not be cancelled or rescinded once submitted.
- If a W-9 is not provided for new vendors, the request may be placed on hold pending receipt of the W-9.
- All receipts must be from January 1 through December 31 of current year, with date and name of vendor.
- Any fraudulent activity will be subject to prosecution.
- Allow fourteen (14) business days for processing.
- Weekly cutoff time for receiving and processing applications is Thursday at 3:00 PM. All requests received after 3:00 PM on Thursday will be processed the following week.
- All vendors paid by the Tribe must complete and have on file a W-9 Form.
- If Tribal member is not named on lease, statement, or bill, a written statement must also accompany request stating that the Tribal member is residing there.
- The Tribe will retain confidential files documenting all requests and will shred supporting documents after two (2) years.
PROGRAM APPLICATION AND INFORMATION
Tribal Assistance Program Information
Change of Address Form
Tribal Assistance Application (Use application for ALL Tribal Assistance)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Download Tribal Assistance Application form and fill out accordingly.
- Save the file to your computer with the file name of “Last Name. First Name”.
- Email the PDF document to tribalassistance@iowanation.org.
- Make the Subject of the email Tribal Assistance Request.
Notice for Incarcerated Tribal Members
W9 Form
Policy and Procedure
Please direct all email correspondence to: TribalAssistance@iowanation.org
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VETERAN’S ASSISTANCE
Allowance is $2,000 annually
$500 January – March
$500 April – June
$500 July – September
$500 October – December
ELDER’S ASSISTANCE
Allowance is $3,000 annually
$750 January – March
$750 April – June
$750 July – September
$750 October – December
HEARING ASSISTANCE
Allowance is $2,500 for first initial set up
$1,000 every year thereafter for annual maintenance
TRUSTMARK BENEFIT CARD (Dental/ Vision/ Prescription/ Medical)
$3,000 allowance annually for adults $2000 allowance annually for minors
Allotted January – December
Need to check your balance?
Contact Trustmark at 877-267-3359 Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CDT
Website: www.trustmarkbenefits.com
Fax: 866-514-8287
Email: Flexhb@trustmarkbenefits.com
HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANCE
Allowance is $4,000 annually
$1,000 January – March
$1,000 April – June
$1,000 July – September
$1,000 October – December
SCHOOL ASSISTANCE
Allowance is $2,000 annually
$500 January – March
$500 April – June
$500 July – September
$500 October – December
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR ASSISTANCE
Assistance is provided to offset the added expenses for graduating seniors.
Eligibility Requirements
High School Student anticipating 12th Grade Graduation.
Eligibility Time Period
One Academic Year / August – June
Amount of Assistance $3,000
$1,500 January – June
$1,500 July – December
COLLEGE ASSISTANCE
Allowance is $1,600 annually
$800 January – June
$800 July – December
EDUCATION INCENTIVE
Amount of assistance is individually calculated:
$200 8th grade completion
$300 12th grade graduation
$300 GED completion
$300 Vocation training of 800 clock hours
EDUCATION INCENTIVE – HIGHER EDUCATION
Eligibility Requirements
Enrolled in an accredited university or college courses leading to a degree program.
Eligibility Time Period
Yearly / January 1-December 31
Amount of assistance is individually calculated:
Applications must be supported by an original transcript, within 120 days after the close of the semester and /or the receipt of grades.
Incentive is calculated by multiplying the dollar amount, which is based on current grade point average(GPA), times the credit hours passed per semester.
$92 Graduate level
$70 GPA of 3.5 or higher
$65 GPA of 2.5 to 3.49
$60 GPA of 2.0 to 2.49
$ 0 GPA less than 2.0
BURIAL ASSISTANCE
Allowance is $9,000 per lifetime
$1,500 to next of kin
$7,500 to funeral home
BURIAL ASSISTANCE (Infants)
Allowance is $1,500 per lifetime
Payment is issued directly to the funeral home.
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Tribal Assistance Program Information
Tribal Assistance Application (Use application for ALL Tribal Assistance)
Change of Address Form