Higher Education & Training

Manager Name
Brittany Beck

Summary of services
The Higher Education Program assists EBCI, enrolled members with the following:

• Tuition (after financial aid has been applied)
• Housing/Meals (on and off-campus, see the funding policy for details)
• Supplemental Funds
• Computer Funds
• Graduation Bonus
• Books/Materials
• GED Assistance

Mission Statement
To provide funding for post-secondary degrees and job training opportunities for members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The Workforce Initiative Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Native Employment Works Program (NEWP) are grant-funded programs that assist youth and adults with on-the-job training and skills needed to join the workforce.

Main phone
828-359-6650

• Higher Education Funding Policy
• Checklist For New Students

You can also find us on Facebook:

• EBCI Higher Education
• EBCI Training

Website
https://ebcihighered.com