The Chickasaw Nation Recruitment and Retention Program prepares, supports and empowers Chickasaw college students for success with on-campus resources at the University of Oklahoma, East Central University, University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Community College and Murray State College.
Students in the program gain a social and cultural community, academic support and a connection to resources available through both their campus and the Chickasaw Nation. Student centers at each campus provide space for students to meet with staff and participate in monthly social, cultural, academic and career development events.
This program supports Chickasaw students from enrollment through college graduation.
You Provide:
- Completed program application
- Completed consent and liability form
Eligibility:
- Chickasaw citizen
- Enrolled at the University of Oklahoma, University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Community College, East Central University or Murray State College
Apela (to assist):
As part of the Chickasaw Nation Recruitment and Retention Program, the Apela program offers peer mentors for Chickasaw students. Apela participants assist fellow students with friendly support and guidance throughout the semester.
Mentors are compensated for their time. Applicants must meet program eligibility, vaccination requirements and campus masking protocols.
You Provide:
- Completed Apela application
Eligibility:
- Chickasaw citizen
- Enrolled full time at the University of Oklahoma, University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Community College, East Central University or Murray State College
- Recruitment and retention program participant