Isleta Higher Education

Higher Education

The Pueblo of Isleta (POI) Department of Education provides a variety of higher education support services to POI enrolled members. Support services include finding and applying to vocational schools, colleges and acquiring outside scholarships. In addition, we provide support with career advisement to include resume building, cover letters and interviewing techniques. The POI Department of Education also provides supplemental funding to support you in obtaining your post-secondary degree.

On this page find: Announcements, Scholarship Application, FAFSA, Request to schedule an appointment, Scholarship Opportunities, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the scholarships, and Other Opportunities & Scholarships

You may also find our forms using the forms/links tab to include the course verification form and financial needs analysis.

Pueblo of Isleta – Higher Education Scholarship

The Pueblo of Isleta – Department of Education (“DOE”) provides financial assistance through its Higher Education Program (“HEP”) to eligible Isleta Pueblo students Enrolled into an Accredited Post-Secondary Institution.

Directions to Apply for the Higher Education Scholarship

Locate the Scholarship Application and Supporting Documents links below

1. Fill Out the Application Form
   • Provide all required personal, academic, and financial information
   • Double-check for accuracy before proceeding.
2. Gather and Upload Supporting Documents
   • Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)
   • High School/ HSE (GED/HiSET) Diploma
   • Letter of Acceptance
   • Degree Plan
   • FAFSA Student Aid Report
   • Class Schedule
   • Course Schedule Verification
   • Official Transcripts
   • Financial Needs Analysis (FNA)
3. Review both Scholarship Application and Supporting Documents

If you have any questions, please contact (505) 869-9790 or poischolarships@isletapueblo.com

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Frequently Asked Questions for Pueblo of Isleta Scholarships

We receive a number of questions regarding eligibility for our Pueblo of Isleta Higher Education Scholarship. Please review the following information or the online application instructions for full information about our scholarship. Due to a high volume of calls, staff may not be able to respond to your question(s) immediately. In the meantime, please review the following FAQ’s, descriptions or the application

Am I eligible?

We are not able to determine eligibility without a completed application. In order to apply you must be an enrolled Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Member as indicated on your Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB).

Is my school eligible for funding?

We are not able to determine eligibility without a completed application. Your school must be an accredited Institution/University.

How much is the scholarship?

Undergraduate part time students (6-11 credit hours) or Graduate part time students (6 hours) may receive a maximum award of $4,000.00. Full time Undergraduate students (12+ hours) or full time Graduate students (9+ hours) may receive a maximum of $10,000.00. We strongly encourage you to apply for other scholarship opportunities.

I am a descendant of an enrolled Tribal member, do I qualify?

In order to qualify you must be an enrolled Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Member as indicated on your Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB). Your enrollment number should begin with an “I”.

 Have you received my documents?

The Pueblo of Isleta Department of Education (POI/DOE) utilizes an online application system that includes the ability to upload most required documents. The Financial Need Analysis Form and the Official Transcripts must be mailed/emailed directly to the Department of Education from the reporting agency. If your document(s) is/are not acceptable, you will receive an email from poischolarships@isletapueblo.com.

What are the deadline dates to submit my application and supporting documents?

Deadline Dates for Application:

Full Academic Year (August – May) – July 1st

Fall Term/Semester – July 1^st

Spring Term/Semester – November 1^st

Summer Term/Semester – April 1^st

At 11:59 p.m. (MT – Mountain Time)

Deadlines Dates for Supporting Documents:

Full Academic Year (August – May) – August 31st

Fall Term/Semester – August 31^st

Spring Term/Semester – January 15^th

Summer Term/Semester – May 31^st

At 11:59 p.m. (MT – Mountain Time)

I missed the deadline, what do I do?

Late applications or required documents will not be considered unless the student submits documentation showing communication between Higher Ed. Coordinator and self, stating why the application or documents are late.

Do I need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? What are the requirements?

You must be an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Isleta, be accepted into an accredited Institution, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), submit a Student Aid Report (SAR), demonstrate proof of High School/GED/HiSET completion. You must submit a Financial Needs Analysis (FNA), your acceptance letter, a degree plan from your institution (advisor signature required), course verification form (advisor signature required), class schedule, official transcripts, volunteer Log, and documentation of two (2) grant/scholarship applications. 

Can I fax my Financial Needs Analysis Forms (FNA)?

 FNAs may be faxed or scanned and emailed (preferred) by the reporting agency. Revisions to the FNA will be accepted ongoing.

 What if my schedule changes?

If your schedule changes, please work with your advisor to fill out a new course verification form. Submit the revised course verification form and your new schedule to the POI/DOE along with the reasoning. Be sure to immediately notify the Department of any changes.

What are your requirements?

You must be an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Isleta, be accepted into an accredited Institution, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), submit a Student Aid Report (SAR), demonstrate proof of High School/GED/HiSET completion. You must submit a Financial Needs Analysis (FNA), your acceptance letter, a degree plan from your institution (advisor signature required), course verification form (advisor signature required), class schedule and official transcripts.

School is about to begin and they haven’t received the check yet; what do I do?

As difficult as it may seem to do, please be patient. The POI/DOE notifies offices of financial aid of student awards to alleviate late fees associated with the arrival of late funds from the Pueblo of Isleta Department of Education. Our staff works very hard to get checks disbursed to financial aid offices as soon as funds arrive to us. It is our intent to provide scholarships at the beginning of each term to assure you a smooth start to each semester.

You may email poischolarships@isletapueblo.com, or call our office to verify if the paperwork has been processed. We may be able to tell you when a check will be mailed, but that is not always the case.

What if I fail a class or fall below full-time status?

The Pueblo of Isleta does not pay to retake classes. Therefore, it is in the student’s best interest to work with their advisor and a tutor early in the semester to assure a passing grade or to drop the class. In either case, if you fail a class or do not complete the approved credit hours you will be placed on probation.

How much assistance can I receive for my degree?

• Associates Degree: two academic years (four semesters or six quarters)
• Bachelor’s Degree: five academic years (ten semesters or fifteen quarters)
• Master’s Degree: two academic years (four semesters or six quarters).
• Doctoral Degree: three academic years (six semesters or nine quarters).
• MD, DO, Veterinary, Pharmacy or Pharmacology Degrees: four academic years including summers (twelve semesters or sixteen quarters).

Frequently Asked Questions for Pueblo of Isleta Scholarships

We receive a number of questions regarding eligibility for our Pueblo of Isleta Higher Education Scholarship. Please review the following information or the online application instructions for full information about our scholarship. Due to a high volume of calls, staff may not be able to respond to your question(s) immediately. In the meantime, please review the following FAQ’s, descriptions or the application

Am I eligible?

We are not able to determine eligibility without a completed application. In order to apply you must be an enrolled Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Member as indicated on your Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB).

Is my school eligible for funding?

We are not able to determine eligibility without a completed application. Your school must be an accredited Institution/University.

How much is the scholarship?

Undergraduate part time students (6-11 credit hours) or Graduate part time students (6 hours) may receive a maximum award of $4,000.00. Full time Undergraduate students (12+ hours) or full time Graduate students (9+ hours) may receive a maximum of $10,000.00. We strongly encourage you to apply for other scholarship opportunities.

I am a descendant of an enrolled Tribal member, do I qualify?

In order to qualify you must be an enrolled Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Member as indicated on your Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB). Your enrollment number should begin with an “I”.

 Have you received my documents?

The Pueblo of Isleta Department of Education (POI/DOE) utilizes an online application system that includes the ability to upload most required documents. The Financial Need Analysis Form and the Official Transcripts must be mailed/emailed directly to the Department of Education from the reporting agency. If your document(s) is/are not acceptable, you will receive an email from poischolarships@isletapueblo.com.

What are the deadline dates to submit my application and supporting documents?

Deadline Dates for Application:

Full Academic Year (August – May) – July 1st

Fall Term/Semester – July 1^st

Spring Term/Semester – November 1^st

Summer Term/Semester – April 1^st

At 11:59 p.m. (MT – Mountain Time)

Deadlines Dates for Supporting Documents:

Full Academic Year (August – May) – August 31st

Fall Term/Semester – August 31^st

Spring Term/Semester – January 15^th

Summer Term/Semester – May 31^st

At 11:59 p.m. (MT – Mountain Time)

I missed the deadline, what do I do?

Late applications or required documents will not be considered unless the student submits documentation showing communication between Higher Ed. Coordinator and self, stating why the application or documents are late.

Do I need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? What are the requirements?

You must be an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Isleta, be accepted into an accredited Institution, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), submit a Student Aid Report (SAR), demonstrate proof of High School/GED/HiSET completion. You must submit a Financial Needs Analysis (FNA), your acceptance letter, a degree plan from your institution (advisor signature required), course verification form (advisor signature required), class schedule, official transcripts, volunteer Log, and documentation of two (2) grant/scholarship applications. 

Can I fax my Financial Needs Analysis Forms (FNA)?

 FNAs may be faxed or scanned and emailed (preferred) by the reporting agency. Revisions to the FNA will be accepted ongoing.

 What if my schedule changes?

If your schedule changes, please work with your advisor to fill out a new course verification form. Submit the revised course verification form and your new schedule to the POI/DOE along with the reasoning. Be sure to immediately notify the Department of any changes.

What are your requirements?

You must be an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Isleta, be accepted into an accredited Institution, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), submit a Student Aid Report (SAR), demonstrate proof of High School/GED/HiSET completion. You must submit a Financial Needs Analysis (FNA), your acceptance letter, a degree plan from your institution (advisor signature required), course verification form (advisor signature required), class schedule and official transcripts.

School is about to begin and they haven’t received the check yet; what do I do?

As difficult as it may seem to do, please be patient. The POI/DOE notifies offices of financial aid of student awards to alleviate late fees associated with the arrival of late funds from the Pueblo of Isleta Department of Education. Our staff works very hard to get checks disbursed to financial aid offices as soon as funds arrive to us. It is our intent to provide scholarships at the beginning of each term to assure you a smooth start to each semester.

You may email poischolarships@isletapueblo.com, or call our office to verify if the paperwork has been processed. We may be able to tell you when a check will be mailed, but that is not always the case.

What if I fail a class or fall below full-time status?

The Pueblo of Isleta does not pay to retake classes. Therefore, it is in the student’s best interest to work with their advisor and a tutor early in the semester to assure a passing grade or to drop the class. In either case, if you fail a class or do not complete the approved credit hours you will be placed on probation.

How much assistance can I receive for my degree?

• Associates Degree: two academic years (four semesters or six quarters)
• Bachelor’s Degree: five academic years (ten semesters or fifteen quarters)
• Master’s Degree: two academic years (four semesters or six quarters).
• Doctoral Degree: three academic years (six semesters or nine quarters).
• MD, DO, Veterinary, Pharmacy or Pharmacology Degrees: four academic years including summers (twelve semesters or sixteen quarters).