CN Taking School Clothing Aid Applications

The Cherokee Nation’s School Clothing Assistance program is taking applications through June 15.

The voucher program helps Cherokee families purchase clothing for school-age children for the upcoming school year.

In the past, eligible school-age children have received $100 Visa gift cards.

Eligibility requirements and documentation include:

*Students must be CN citizens with copies of tribal citizenship cards

*Students must live within the tribe’s jurisdiction verified by a utility bill, not exceeding 30 days from application date, that shows physical or service address

*Students must be in grades kindergarten to 12 for the 2020-21 school year 

*Kindergarten students must be 5 years old before Sept. 9

*Provide proof of school enrollment for each child

*Application must be completed by parent or legal guardian, providing proof of ID

*Legal guardians must provide proof of guardianship

*Provide copies of income verification for all household members and

*Household must meet income guidelines.

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, applications are available online at www.cherokee.org/human-servces/family-assistance/school-clothing-assistance-program. For information, email human-services@cherokee.org.

Mail applications to Cherokee Nation Family Assistance, Attn: School Clothing Program, PO Box 948, Tahlequah OK 74465.

KXMX News Staff 

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