The Purpose of this program is to provide partial reimbursement of books to Cow Creek Band ofUmpqua Tribe of Indians Tribal members pursuing a Vocational Degree or Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate Degree from an accredited college or University. Books must be required by instructional institution for currently enrolled courses. All educational institutions are subject to review and approval by the Education Programs Manager prior to providing funding for Tribal member participation.

The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Education Division administers a Lifetime Learning Program that provides funding to Cow Creek Tribal members that would like to take classes to enhance their lives. This benefit is for tribal members 18 years and older.

Examples include, but are not limited to:

• art
• music
• photography
• dance
• physical conditioning
• information technology
• cooking
• and cultural classes

as well as other life enhancing opportunities

The Purpose of this program is to provide funding to Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Tribal members pursuing an Occupational Certificate. Certificates are non-degree awards for completing an educational program of study. All educational facilities are subject to review and approval by the Education Program Manager prior to providing funding for Tribal member participation.

The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Education Division administers a College Computer Program that provides up to $500 towards the purchase of a computer, laptop to Cow Creek Tribal members pursuing a Certification, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Graduate Degree on a full-time basis from a regionally accredited Title IV institution.

All educational institutions are subject to review and approval by the Education Director prior to approval for the program. Eligible applicants must still have at least 3 terms or 2 semesters remaining prior to completing their degree.

This program falls under the Indian General Welfare Act and is NOT a taxable benefit. You will NOT need to report this on your federal or state income taxes.

The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Education Division administers a Short-Term

Training Program that provides funding to Cow Creek Tribal members that would like to take a short term training program that is a non-credit/ non-transferable program. This program also allows Tribal members to obtain training or licensure for their careers.

**A high school diploma or GED is not necessary.

The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Education Division administers an Adult Education Program that provides funding to Cow Creek Tribal members that would like to take any of the following:

• driver’s education course
• high school completion courses
• GED preparation classes

assistance with GED testing fees