Higher Education

Physical Address:
1003 SW C Avenue
Lawton, OK 73501

Mailing Address:
PO Box 908
Lawton, OK 73502

Phone:
(580) 360-0526

Fax Number:

Hours of Operation:
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Mission

The Comanche Nation Higher Education Department's mission is to provide support and guidance to Comanche tribal members in obtaining their educational goals.

Services

College Scholarship Program

The Comanche Nation Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to Comanche students attending accredited institutes such as colleges/universities and pursuing a Bachelor/Master/doctorate or two-year program. To qualify for the scholarship, the student must be an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation, be approved for admissions by an accredited college, need financial assistance, and give reasonable assurance they will be successful in completing a four-year college degree program.

Job Placement & Training Program

The JP&T program is designed to assist eligible tribal members attending long-term/full-time training in programs offered by the state vocational schools approved by the tribal/federal contract. The JP&T program provides financial assistance & vocational counseling for a school period of at least nine (9) months, not to exceed twenty-four (24) months. To qualify for the long-term training program, students must be an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation, 18 years of age or older, a high school graduate or GED/certified, obtain a current photo ID, and provide all requested documents required to complete an application. The Direct Employment program offers financial assistance to tribal members who retain new and permanent employment. The Relocation program provides financial assistance for tribal members who must relocate for permanent jobs. Stipend checks may be provided for students who meet the application requirements. To qualify for the Direct Employment/Relocation program, students must be an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation, 18 years of age or older, a high school graduate or GED/certified, obtain a current photo ID, be unemployed for six weeks, obtain permanent employment, cannot have applied for assistance within the last six months or received aid from the DE program or the BIA within the previous three years, and must provide all requested documents required to complete an application. The Associate in Applied Science program is for students seeking a two-year degree in an applied sciences field. Emphasis is placed on courses that enable the student to focus on specialized academic interests, allowing immediate employability upon graduation. To qualify for the scholarship, a student must be an enrolled member of the Comanche Nation, be approved for admission by an accredited college, need financial assistance, and give reasonable assurance they will successfully complete a college degree program. The scholarship amount depends on the number of credit hours the student is enrolled in and is offered to qualified applicants.

Adult Education

Short-Term Training Program - assists eligible tribal members who attend technical schools and certificate programs with financial assistance for tuition, books, supplies, and exam fees.
The GED/*hiset Program is a 16-week course designed to prepare individuals to sit for the *hiset exam to earn a High School Equivalency (HSE) credential.
The *hiset exam is similar to the GED exam, but with a more straightforward testing format.
The GED/*hiset I class meets on Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The GED/*hiset II class meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Individuals interested in the GED/*hiset Program must complete the following application process:
Submit an Adult Basic & Secondary High School Equivalency (HSE) Course application.
Schedule TABE Test: The TABE determines a student’s current level of knowledge.
GED/*hiset Instructor Tracy Price will teach Language Arts Reading & Writing, and Social Studies. GED/*hiset Instructor Katrina Mitchell will teach Math and Science.