Lummi Higher Education Grant Application

Congratulations on your decision to pursue a vocational certificate or college/graduate degree. Education is a priority of the Lummi Indian Business Council (LIBC). In 1989, as an act of self-determination LIBC took over the responsibility of administering the Lummi Higher Education Grant Award process from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. This grant award assists students in fulfilling their goals, as well as, meeting the ever-growing needs of our dynamic community. To keep pace with the rising cost of college tuition they have augmented those BIA funds with tribal funding. This award is based on academic rather than financial need. Please read the directions carefully, print, and submit a complete application.

Applications should be returned to:

Lummi Nation Higher Education Office
Lummi Nation Administration Center
2665 Kwina Road Bellingham, WA 98226
C/O Renee Swan-Waite

Please direct questions to:

Kathleen 312-2162

KathleenS@Lummi-nsn.gov

• Enrolled Lummi Tribal Member
• A high School graduate or have earned a GED
• Enrolled, or accepted for admissions in an accredited institution.
• Must maintain good academic standing of a 2.0 grade point average or better.
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Submit a signed 'needs analysis' from the college or university's financial aid office.
• Vocational Students - Student's pursuing a two-year certificate vocational program should apply for the Employment Assistance/Adult Vocational Training Program, if available. To be eligible for assistance, the certificate program must be administered at an accredited institution. Students are eligible for Grant Assistance certificate programs up to 2-years in length after which time they are only eligible for 2-4 year degree programs.