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Muscogee (Creek) NAtionAt-LArge CitizenServiceswww.muscogeenation-nsn.gov(800) 482-1979 ext. 7752T. Geebon GougeTribal Liaison for at-large citizens2/7/2019

Hesci!This guide is intended to be a brief summary of programs andservices available to Muscogee (Creek) citizens who live outside ourboundaries (At-Large). Please note that each program may havedifferent eligibility requirements and guidelines. Information includedis subject to change. Please consult appropriate departments fordetails, deadlines and updates. Contact information and manyrequired forms are available on the MCN website MCN-NSN.gov.Mailing address for all MCN departments:PO Box 580,Okmulgee, OK 74447Main MCN phone number:(918) 756-8700 or Toll Free at 1-800-482-1979James R. FloydPrincipal ChiefLouis HicksSecond ChiefMvto!

TABLE OF CONTENTSDepartment of Community & Human ServicesSocial Services 1Hardship Program 1Medical Travel 1Natural Disaster 2Tribal Burial Assistance 2OCN (Out of Creek Nation) Supplemental Burial Program2Food for Funeral Program 2Tribal Energy Program 3Mvskoke Nation Youth Services 3Social Security Program 3School Clothing Program 3Office of Child Care (Oklahoma only) 4DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONEmployment and Training 5Tribal Grant 5Higher Education 5Undergraduate Grant 5Higher Education Scholarship Foundation Program6Special Academic Extra-Curricular Activity Grant6College of the Muscogee Nation6DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR OF AFFAIRSCultural Preservation 6Library/Archives/Genealogy 6Realty Trust Services 7DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING (Oklahoma Only)Mortgage Down Payment & Closing Cost Program8office of veterans affairs 8Independent AgenciesCitizenship Board 9Department of Commerce 9Election Board 10Executive Office 11Legislative Office 12

Department of Community & Human ServicesSOCIAL SERVICES (918) 549-2445Email: socialservices@mcn-nsn.govThe Social Services Department consists of three (3) offices, Social Services,School Clothing, and Social Security. Together, the department provides atotal of 14 programs which assist with rent or mortgage payments, utilitypayments, burial assistance, food for funeral assistance, relocation due toa natural disaster, medical travel assistance for children, Individual IndianMonies (IIM) assessments, school clothing grant, and assistance filing forsocial security and disability.Hardship Program (918) 549-2445Email: socialservices@mcn-nsn.govProvides assistance to citizens who experience a break in income or anextenuating circumstance causing a financial hardship beyond the controlof the applicant. Direct vendor payments may be used toward shelter or utility costs upto 500 per year. A break in income must not be due to personal fault and may include,but is not limited to: lay off, self-employed loss, medical leave, or lossof child support. Examples of extenuating circumstances: major car repair for thoseemployed, medical expenses, separation/divorce, death of householdmember who contributed income, homelessness, justifiable relocation.Medical Travel (918) 549-2445Email: socialservices@mcn-nsn.govProvides assistance to citizens who must travel over 25 miles to receivemedical treatment. Treatment includes, but is not limited to, cancer treatment, dialysis,major surgery, or mothers who deliver prematurely. Assistance provided includes reimbursement or pre-payment withtoll fees, parking fees, gas, food and/or lodging. Assistance may be paid up to 2,000 a lifetime. Cancer patients maybe eligible up to 10,000 a lifetime and is considered on a case-bycase basis.1

Natural Disaster Phone: (918) 549-2445Email: socialservices@mcn-nsn.govProvides assistance to citizens in the event of a fire, flood, tornado,hurricane, earthquake, etc. To replace clothing, groceries, necessities, furniture, or housing and/or emergency shelter costs (Electronics will not be approved.) Assistance amount varies; applicants must apply concurrently forother resources including the Red Cross. Payments are made directly to vendor(s). Maximum benefit perevent is 5000. Must have disaster report or other documentation of disaster,including pictures.Tribal Burial Assistance Phone: (918) 549-2445Email: socialservices@mcn-nsn.govThe Tribal Burial Program provides assistance to families of a deceasedenrolled Creek citizen to help alleviate some of the funeral costs.Assistance is given up to 3,000. Should services cost less than 3,000,that amount will be paid. Guidelines apply.OCN (Out of Creek Nation) Supplemental Burial ProgramEmail: socialservices@mcn-nsn.govAn indigent burial assistance program. Assistance up to 2,500 may be available and varies based onavailable resources and need including, but not limited to, insurancepolicies, burial policies, Individual Indian Monies (IIM) accounts, bankaccounts, Social Security, VA benefits, etc. The deceased must have lived in the Muscogee (Creek) Nationservice area. Payment is made directly to the funeral home. Reimbursements arenot allowed. Application must be made within 30 days from date of death.Food for Funeral Program Phone: (918) 549-2445Email: socialservices@mcn-nsn.govThe food for funeral program provides assistance to families of a deceasedenrolled Creek citizen with a food voucher of 300 to approved grocerystores for food costs associated with a funeral, memorial, cultural wakeservice, or a family dinner. Food for funeral must be used before thetime of the funeral service.2

Tribal Energy Program (918) 549-2445Email: socialservices@mcn-nsn.govThe Tribal Energy Program provides assistance to enrolled Creekcitizens with 400., towards a heating or cooling bill (seasonalprogram) who are 55 years of age or disabled.MVSKOKE NATION YOUTH SERVICESOpportunity Grant (918) 549-2557Email: youthservices@mcn-nsn.govTo assist enrolled citizens of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, up to the ageof 24, with participation in educational activities and non-educationalextra-curricular activities. (Examples include but are not limited to:leadership opportunities, athletic or arts competitions, rodeo, andcultural activities, etc.)SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM (918) 549-2475Email: sortiz@mcn-nsn.govThe Social Security program serves as a liaison between enrolled Creekcitizens and the Social Security Administration Office. Should a citizenneed guidance in applying for Social Security, Disability, Death Benefits,Medicare, Medicaid, Etc., he or she may contact the office.SCHOOL CLOTHING PROGRAM (918) 549-2473Email: schoolclothing@mcn-nsn.govHead Start through the 12th gradeA grant of 200.00 for Pre-K through 5th grade and 250.00 for 6th gradethrough 12th grade , once per program year. (Assistance is based onfunding availability.) Home schooled children ages 5 to 18 may beeligible. Student must be enrolled with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.Parent/Guardian applying for the child, must be the custodialparent, legal guardian, foster parent or caseworker at the time theapplication is processed in the school clothing office.Student’s must be 3 years or older and must be enrolled in HeadStart or Pre-K through the 12th grade at the time the application isreceived. (Head start or Pre-K cannot be pre-enrolled or on a waitinglist.)Home School students must be 5 – 18 years of age.Receipts must be provided within 90 calendar days of the date onthe check.Guidelines apply.3

SCHOOL CLOTHING PROGRAM (Continued) (918) 549-2473Email: schoolclothing@mcn-nsn.govCollege/Technical SchoolA grant of 150.00 once per program year. (Assistance is based on fundingavailability.) Student must be enrolled with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Student must be 24 years of age or younger. Currently enrolled and attending full-time college/technical school.Cannot be pre-enrolled. Pursuing an undergraduate education/certification. Student must sign the application. Receipts must be provided within 90 calendar days of the date on thecheck. Guidelines apply.OFFICE OF CHILDCARE (Oklahoma only) (918) 732-7680Email: jahtone@mcn-nsn.govChild Care Assistance Serving Muscogee (Creek) Nation citizens who residewithin our boundaries and within 100 mile radius of the Muscogee (Creek)Nation and other Native American who reside within the boundaries ofthe Muscogee (Creek) Nation1-(800) 205-3705 or (918) 732-7680 Fax: (918) 758-1498Mailing Address: P.O. Box 580Okmulgee, OK 744474

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONEmployment and TrainingTribal Grant (918) 732-7773Email: ETA@mcn-nsn.govTribal Grant & Incentive - A grant for enrolled Muscogee (Creek) NationCitizens attending accredited Vocational Institutions Nationwide. Anincentive is also available for students who obtain the required GradePoint Average. High School Students enrolled concurrently at publicuniversities or technical schools are also eligible for assistance.Higher Education (918) 732-7688Email: highered@mcn-nsn.govThe Department administers three grant programs for students pursuingan Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college oruniversity:Post Graduate Program for masters or doctoral students.NEW STUDENTS ONLY: Applications and required materials are due tothe office by the following dates: Fall Semester Due By September 9th Spring Semester Due By December 15th Summer Semester Due By June 1stUndergraduate Grants (918) 732-7688Email: highered@mcn-nsn.gov Tribal Funds Grant will be awarded to enrolled citizens attendingan accredited college or university with no blood minimum quantityrequired. Funding does not require Pell-eligibility. The awardamount will be determined by the number of hours in which studentis enrolled up to a maximum of 18 hours.Creek Nation of Oklahoma Scholarship (BIA) Grant- has no minimumblood quantum required, limited to Pell-eligible undergraduatestudents only. Funding is determined by financial needs establishedby the student’s college/university.The Tribal Incentive Grant is for citizens who meet the grade pointrequirement of 3.0 or better. Students will be funded up to 10semesters or 150 credit hours, whichever comes first.5

Higher Education Scholarship Foundation Program(918) 732-7754Email: mcnscholarshipfoundation@gmail.comThe Scholarship Foundation Program is a Muscogee (Creek) Nation tribalgovernment non-profit program qualified under Section 7871(a) of theInternal Revenue Service Code. All contributions to the ScholarshipFoundation Program are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.More than 30 competitive scholarships of various amounts are available inthe Spring and Fall semesters. Find information on their website: ial Academic Extra-Curricular Activity Grant(918) 732-7727Email: shwahnee@mcn-nsn.govA one-time supplemental funding for students who have exhausted allother funding sources for their needs. Examples: tutoring, tuition, testingfees, supplies, senior items, laptop. Does not include: personal expensesCOLLEGE OF THE MUSCOGEE NATION (918) 549-2800https://cmn.eduDEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR OF AFFAIRSCultural Preservation (918) 732-7758Email: r the direction of the Office of Cultural and Historical PreservationOffice, the Muscogee Nation Library/Archives addresses the research andinformation needs of both citizens and noncitizens engaging in seriousinquiry into Muscogee culture and history. The Library/Archives housesa collection of over 1,600 volumes of reference materials, an almostcomplete set of Bureau of American Ethnology reports and bulletins and730 reels of microfilmed records of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation from1828 - 1840. Included in the collections, are the Final Dawes Rolls of theFive Civilized Tribes and the Grant Forman collection of Oklahoma PioneerHistories. Due to the fragile condition, one of a kind, or limited availabilityof most works, all Muscogee Nation Library/Archival collections are noncirculating.6