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Education

115 Sixth Street NW, Suite E
Cass Lake, MN 56633

(218) 335-8250 Phone
(866) 638-7738 Toll Free
(218) 335-8339 Fax

Rich Robinson, Education Director

Rebecca Mitchell, Administrative Assistant
(218) 335-8360

 

Johnson O'Malley Program

Rebecca Mitchell, Program Manager
(218) 335-8360

Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)

Minnesota Family Investment Program provides employment and training assistance to families on public assistance to help them obtain self-sufficiency.

Native Employment Work (NEW) Program

Native Employment Work Program provides employment and training assistance to families on public assistance to help the obtain self-sufficiency.

Sarah Jackson, MFIP/NEW Program Manager
(218) 335-8252

Doreen Morgan, MFIP Job counselor
(218) 335-8258		 Hilda Beaulieu, Job Developer
(218) 335-3723
Helen Jackson, MFIP Job Counselor
(218) 335-8363		 Milt Gotchie, Job Developer
(218) 335-8241
Karyn Wind, NEW Job Counselor
(218) 335-8379		  

Post Secondary Program

The Post Secondary Program provides assistance to enrolled Leech Lake Tribal Members for post-secondary education including colleges, universities, technical colleges, short term training, and licnesures/certifictations.

Dorothy Robinson, Post Secondary Grants Officer
(218) 335-8253

 

How to apply for financial aid

Links and resources to assist you with financial aid can be found at www.getreadyfor college.org, consider it your one-stop-shop for quick and easy information!

There are three main steps to your search for financial aid:

  1. It all starts with the FAFSA.
    The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) will give you an idea of the kinds of financial aid available to you and how much you can anticipate for college expenses. Financial aid offices use the information from your FAFSA to determine your eligibility for grants, loans, and work-study programs. The FAFSA can be completed after January 1st. You should have the following information ready when you apply:
    • Social Security number and your parents' Social Security numbers, if parent information is required.
    • your drivers license number, if you have one.
    • Federal tax information or tax returns, including W2 information, for yourself, your spouse (if you are married) and for your parents if you are providing parent information.
  2. Next, apply for the Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program. Online application is recommended and available on the webite.
  3. Finally, fill out the Leech Lake Post Secondary Grant Program application and mail to:
    • Education Division, Attention: Dorothy
      Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
      115 Sixth Street NW, Suite E
      Cass Lake, MN 56633.

Workforce Investment ACT (WIA) Program

The Workforce Investment Act provides 12 weeks of work experience for eligible applicants. Applicants must be enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe, 18 years of age or older, and live within the Leech Lake Reservation service area. The WIA program also provides services to youth age 14-21. Youth are placed in the private and non-profit organizations for work experience. The program runs during the summer months for 5 weeks full time temporary.

Norma Jackson, WIA Program Manager
(218) 335-8391

Youth Build Program

The Youth Build Program serves disadvantaged youth ages 16-24 who have not completed high school or have not received a GED. The emphasis for YB is eduation, leadership development, counseling and support services, construction training and graduate services. The youth learn carpentry skills and attend class to earn their high school diploma or earn their GED.

Marlyce Bellanger, Youth Build Coordinator
(218) 335-3775
(218) 335-3766

Beverly Beaulieu, Receptionist/YB Administrative Assistant
(218) 335-8250