The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has established a program for reimbursement of school supplies or clothes for members of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma who are currently enrolled in grades K through 12. This will be an annual program subject to budget approval each year by the Peoria Tribal Business Committee.
The maximum amount per eligible student per school year is $100. Reimbursements will be made in accordance with the following Guidelines and made payable to the parent/guardian submitting the application. Reimbursement checks will be mailed to the address as listed on the application.
Examples of costs allowable for reimbursement under this program include paper, pencils, notebooks, backpacks, shoes, clothes, school uniforms, lab fees, activity fees, or other fees charged by the school system. All costs must be itemized on a printed receipt and submitted with the Program Application.
All applications for reimbursements must be submitted to the Education Director at the Peoria Tribal Office on the Program Application form with all attachments required. Only one application will be accepted per student. Applications may be submitted between August 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011. All applications submitted by mail must have sufficient postage and must be postmarked by December 31, 2011 to be eligible for reimbursement. Any applications received with postage due or postmarked after December 31, 2011, will be returned.
Guidelines
§ Student must be an enrolled member of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma.
§ Must provide with application a copy of the student’s tribal membership card.
§ Student must be currently enrolled in grades K-12.
§ Must provide original letter on official letterhead from school certifying the student’s
enrollment for current school year.
§ Must provide original receipts for purchases showing description of items purchased, and cost per item.
§ The maximum annual amount to be reimbursed per student is $100 and will be made payable to the parent/guardian submitting the Program Application.
Submitted by:
Mandie Ferguson
Education Program Director
