Kiowa Higher Education

We provide financial assistance to eligible Kiowa Tribal members who desire a degree in higher education, who want to develop leadership, and increasing employment in professional and vocational fields.

We assist and provide supportive services to eligible Kiowa students who plan to go to a college or university. We assist students in utilizing campus services. The KHEGP program will provide recruitment counseling, information, and dissemination information; and apply direct payment plan to the Education Institution on the students behalf.

The Adult Vocational Training (AVT) program is designed to provide assistance to eligible Kiowa Tribal Members who are interested in enrolling, or who are already enrolled in a vocational or technical school, Including Platt College. The financial assistance provided will be used to cover tuition, books, and fees. AVT students may be eligible for a bi-weekly subsistence allowance to aid in their living expenses while they attend school. To be considered for assistance, applicants must submit the application and all required documents to the Job Placement and Training Program (JPT).

DEA is designed to provide assistance to eligible Kiowa Tribal members who obtain new, permanent and full-time employment. The financial assistance provided will be used to assist with transportation, supplies, equipment, uniforms, and meal allowances in the form of a one-time payment before starting a new job. To be considered for DEA assistance, applicants must submit the application and all required documents to the Job Placement and Training Program before client receives their first full paycheck.