P.O. Box 667, Black River Falls, WI 54615 • 800-362-4476 • e-mail: higher.education@ho-chunk.com • Fax: 715-284-1760
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As a parti
cipant in the Ho-Chunk Nation Scholarship Program:
1. I agree that participation in this program is strictly voluntary; once an award is used, I
acknowledge my requirement to abide by the minimum qualifications of the scholarship. I further
understand violations may result in repayment of the award in full.
2. I hereby acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the rules, terms, and conditions of the
Higher Education Scholarship Operating Policy and agree to abide by said rules, terms,
and conditions of the policy and scholarship award letter. The current academic year
Higher Education Division Funding Policy is located at http://edu.ho-chunknation.com/
highered.
3. I understand that my failure to comply with all such rules, terms and conditions, currently existing
or as amended or modified in the Higher Education Division Operating Policy, may result
in probation, suspension and/or a financial obligation that is my responsibility.
4. I understand and agree 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 as funding may result in the return of scholarship funding to the
Ho-Chunk Nation Higher Education Division. I further understand that failure to do so may result
in my probation, suspension and/or a financial obligation that is my responsibility.
5. If applicable, I understand that it is my responsibility to report the value of my Per-Capita Trust
Fund(s) when I complete my FAFSA.
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, including 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 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.
8. I further acknowledge my financial responsibility for school fees and charges until awarded
and sent to the school.
9. I understand and agree that funds may be returned due to changes in my enrollment status or
failure to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
10. I understand my tax filing responsibility to claim all per-capita payments I receive from the Ho-
Chunk Nation on my taxes and FAFSA each year.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Academic Year 2020-2021
Highered Education Division Operating Policy is located at http://edu.ho-chunknation.com/highered