Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Accessing Choices in Education (MCN ACE)
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Accessing Choices in Education Project enhances student and family educational choice by creating a Service Provider System that includes evidence-based, culturally responsive service options to improve Native American student academic outcomes. A variety of education options and services are offered, from which parents or students can choose. We look forward to providing additional support to students, families, and communities within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Reservation.
MCN Accessing Choices in Education (ACE) serves American Indian/Alaskan Native students enrolled in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, attending one of the 67 local school districts within the Muscogee Nation Reservation. For students who attend a charter or private school, that school must be located within the Muscogee Nation Reservation. For online and homeschooled students, the students home address must be located within the Muscogee Nation Reservation. For students who attend MCN Head Start or are considered Pre-Kindergarten, the student must be 4-years-old and attend Kindergarten, beginning August 2025. Pre-Kindergarten does not include child care centers or other entities not listed above.
2024-2025 MCN ACE Services
Applications will be available starting at noon on the date specified for each service. • All services listed require an electronic application available on the MCN ACE website; please note that MCN ACE does not use the MCN Camphouse Portal. • Applicants may have to refresh their browser if the application does not appear at Noon. • Due to the high volume of applications per service, some services may close within minutes. • MCN ACE services are first come, first served. • Some services require documentation that will be requested upon application approval. If duplicate applications are received for a student, the first application will be accepted.
Please note that ACE is a grant-funded program. While we strive to maintain consistent services, funding cycles and allocations are beyond our control. This means that program availability may be subject to unexpected pauses or openings based on funding status. We appreciate your understanding and support.
MCN Cultural Experience – Educational Trunk Request
Eligible Grades: PK-12th Grade
Group Request Application Open: CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Educational Trunk Request Flyer
The Cultural Experience Trunk is a hands-on, cultural experience for students, PK-12th Grade in classrooms and communities. ACE Cultural Academics Specialist utilizes Mvskoke artifacts and lesson plans to bring this cultural learning opportunity to life for students.
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Indigenous Readers – ELEMENTARY Session #7
Eligible Grades: PK-5th Grade
Application Opens: April 1, 2025
Elementary Session #7 is a virtual session for students where stories are read ‘aloud’. The topics of the stories focus on enhancing student’s understanding of the value of family and communities, native culture, determination, and resiliency. By hearing each story brought to life in a literary adventure, ACE hopes to foster a love for books and Indigenous authors. Students will receive a book bundle that fosters literacy. (While supplies last)
College Application Fee Assistance
Eligible grade:12th Grade
College Application Fee Assistance reimburses high school seniors up to $60 for funds spent to apply for a college they plan to attend after graduation. Application processing is first come, first served. This service closes when funds have been exhausted. Reimbursement is for payments made between October 1, 2024-present day. A receipt of showing date of payment, college name, student name and amount of payment must be uploaded with the application. Applications without proper documentation will be denied.
College Concurrent Fee Assistance – Spring 2025 Semester
Eligible grades: 11th-12th Grade
SERVICE CURRENTLY PAUSED-Tentative Open Date April 14 at Noon.
College Concurrent Fee Assistance covers expenses (tuition, fees, and books) incurred during the Spring 2025 semester, up to $500. Application processing is first come, first served. College Concurrent Fee Assistance closes when funds are exhausted. Students can only receive funding once during October 1, 2024-September 30, 2025.
Required Documentation: High School Class Schedule, College Class Schedule and Billing state from college
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
Eligible Grades: PK-12th Grade
SUMMER 2025
This service will provide students Pre-K through 12th grade with STEM Learning Opportunities.
MCN Cultural Experience – Meet the Artist-Session #4
Eligible Grades: PK-12th Grade
Application Opens: June 9, 2025
Connecting students to culture, art, and various artist. Students will be emailed the virtual presentation where they will be introduced to an artist and receive an enrichment bundle based on the session. (While supplies last)
Indigenous Readers – MIDDLE SCHOOL Session #4
Eligible Grades: 5th-8th Grade
Application Opens: August 18, 2025
Middle School Session #4 is a virtual session for students where stories are read ‘aloud’. The topics of the stories focus on enhancing student’s understanding of the value of family and communities, native culture, determination, and resiliency. By hearing each story brought to life in a literary adventure, ACE hopes to foster a love for books and Indigenous authors. Students will receive a book bundle that fosters literacy. (While supplies last)
College Concurrent Fee Assistance – Fall 2024 Semester
Eligible grades: 11th-12th Grade
SERVICE CLOSED-Funds have been exhausted.
Education Materials
Eligible Grades: PK-12th Grade
SERVICE CLOSED – Funds have been exhausted
Indigenous Readers – STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
Eligible Grades: PK-12th Grade
SERVICE CLOSED
Virtual session to integrate STEM and literacy. Students will receive a book bundle that fosters literacy. (While supplies last)
ACT Test Prep Workshop
Eligible Grades: 8th-12th Grade
SERVICE CLOSED
Cultural Labs with Four Locv
BOOKED FOR SPRING 2025. Please check back April 21st.
MCN Cultural Experience – Meet the Artist-Session #3
Eligible Grades: PK-12th Grade
SERVICE CLOSED-Funds have been exhausted.
Indigenous Readers – “Read Across America”
Eligible Grades: PK-12th Grade
SERVICE CLOSED
Virtual session to celebrate Dr. Seuss Week. Students will receive a book bundle that fosters literacy. (While supplies last)