Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
“Education”
“Being well”
“That which comes from the land”
“Governance work/operations”
“Work”
“Things to be used”
“Other things”
Through creative partnerships, Gikendaasowin (knowledge) Lac du Flambeau Tribal Education Department provides learning opportunities to promote and enhance the educational and cultural growth of the Lac du Flambeau community.
Enrolled Lac du Flambeau Tribal Members pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited institution of higher education are eligible to receive tribal grant funding through the Education Department.
Full-time college students living 50 miles or more away from their primary residence are eligible to receive a loan up to $5,000.00 per academic year to assist with rent and utility (water, sewer and electricity only) expenses. The Housing Assistance Loan program offers a zero interest loan and is limited to 20 students per semester.
Enrolled Lac du Flambeau Tribal Members are eligible to have one college admissions application fee or test fee up to $500.00 paid for per (fiscal) year by the Education Department.
Enrolled Lac du Flambeau Tribal Members graduating with an Associate Degree or higher are eligible to receive a graduation incentive (if available). Incentives are determined by the Education Department and may vary from year to year. Due to budgetary limitations, incentives may not be available. For students with a Higher Education Housing Assistance Loan balance, their graduation incentive will be applied directly to the student’s housing loan balance, provided the appropriate documentation is submitted.