Cite as: 70 CNCA § 205

A. Cherokee Nation shall administer, through the Education Group, the Cherokee Nation Higher Education Scholarship Program. The purpose of this program is to provide financial support to qualified Cherokee citizens in order to attend educational institutions beyond the high school level. These institutions include but are not limited to universities, colleges, and junior colleges. The Council of Cherokee Nation shall appropriate funds for this program subject to the availability of resources.

Nothing herein shall impact the administration of funds to assist students attend nursing programs, vocational trade schools or other types of job training administered by the Career Services Group.

B. The Education Group shall promulgate regulations, rules, policies and procedures to administer the scholarship program consistent with this act. Beginning with Fiscal Year (FY) 2012, such rules, policies and procedures and any changes thereto shall be null and void unless they have been provided to the Council of Cherokee Nation, in writing, at least ninety (90) days prior to the effective date of the regulation, rule, policy or procedure, unless such time frame is waived by resolution of the Council.

Historical Data

LA 02–11, eff. February 16, 2011.