P.O. Box 667 Black River Falls, WI 54615 • phone: (800) 362-4476 p.2
e-mail: higher.education@ho-chunk.com • fax: (715) 284-1760
S
tudent Responsibilities
As a participant in the Ho-Chunk Nation Scholarship Program:
1. I agree that participation in this program is strictly voluntary
.
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. I hereby acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the rules, terms, and conditions of the Higher
Education Scholarship Program Policy and agree to abide by said rules, terms, and conditions. The Higher
Education Division Funding Policy is located at www.ho-chunknation.com/documents.
3. I understand that my failure to comply with all such rules, terms and conditions, currently existing or as
amended or modified, may result in probation or suspension from the Ho-Chunk Scholarship Program
.
4. If I withdraw, drop out, or am expelled from any classes, or if I reduce the initial number of credits, or
classes taken, I must provide written notification to the Higher Education Division immediately. Failure to do
so may result in my probation or suspension with the Ho-Chunk Scholarship Program.
5. If applicable, I understand that it is my responsibility to report the value of my Per Capita Trust Fund (“18
Money”) when I complete my FAFSA, and claim that amount as a financial asset when I file my annual
income tax return.
6. I understand that the Ho-Chunk Nation assumes no responsibility and no liability for any effects that the
Scholarship Program may have on any other funding anticipated or actually received by the participant
,
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ncluding but not limited to, Welfare, Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, or
other grants, scholarships and/or fellowships provided by any private, state, or federal entities currently
existing or created in the future.
7. I will communicate with education department staff respectfully and conduct myself in a courteous manner.
8. I acknowledge that the funding process may take several weeks to complete, and that it is in my best
interest to apply early. I understand that the Ho-Chunk Scholarship I am applying for cannot be processed
until all supporting documents have been submitted by me.
9. I acknowledge my responsibility for school fees and charges until eligibility is determined, awarded, and
sent to the school
.
Tax Consequences
1. I understand that any educational scholarship I receive from the Ho-Chunk Nation may result in tax
consequences. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) states that any money I receive is income, although
educational scholarship income may qualify for an exception.
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. I hereby acknowledge the responsibility for substantiating any deduction of educational scholarship income
rests with the individual taxpayer
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. I also acknowledge that the Ho-Chunk Nation is not liable for any tax consequences which may result from the
distribution of scholarship funds to me.
4. I understand my tax responsibility to claim all HCN Per Capita payments received annually.
NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to file a tax report annually.
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