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.

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 – STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

Eligible Grades: PK-12th Grade

Application Opens: January 13, 2025

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

Application Opens: January 27, 2025

Event Date: February 28, 2025

Event Location: Site TBD in Muskogee, OK

Event Time: 9:00am-12:30pm
MCN ACE provides students with a practical, hands-on workshop designed to increase student’s ACT© test scores. The workshop covers general test-taking strategies as well as focused interventions for English, Math, Reading, and Science questions. At the workshop, students will receive notes and concepts discussed in the presentation. Upon completion of the workshop, students will also receive a Texas Instruments TI-84 calculator to assist with the math portion of the test. **Students will be referred to the Muscogee Nation Employment & Training Department for assistance with ACT testing fees.

Indigenous Readers – “Read Across America”

Eligible Grades: PK-12th Grade

Application Opens: February 3, 2025

Virtual session to celebrate Dr. Seuss Week. Students will receive a book bundle that fosters literacy. (While supplies last)

College Application Fee Assistance

Eligible grade:12th Grade

Application Opens: March 3, 2025

College Application Fee Assistance provides financial assistance up to $60 (reimbursement with proper documentation-this is the MCN ACE reimbursement service), to students enrolling in a college they will attend Fall semester after graduation from high school. Application processing is first come, first served. College Application Fee Assistance closes when funds are exhausted.

Fee Assistance is a reimbursement-based service for payments made between October 1, 2024-August 31, 2025.

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 Concurrent Fee Assistance – Spring 2025 Semester

Eligible grades: 11th-12th Grade

Spring Application Opens: April 14, 2025

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

Application Opens: May 5, 2025

This service will provide students Pre-K through 12th grade with STEM Learning Opportunities. More information will be available April 21, 2025.

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)

Cultural Labs

Cultural Labs requests are not being accepted at this time due to full bookings. We invite you to check back on January 20th, 2025, for updates on availability.

Education Materials

Eligible Grades: PK-12th Grade

SERVICE CLOSED – Funds have been exhausted

College Concurrent Fee Assistance – Fall 2024 Semester

Eligible grades: 11th-12th Grade

SERVICE CLOSED-Funds have been exhausted.

MCN Cultural Experience – Meet the Artist-Session #3

Eligible Grades: PK-12th Grade

SERVICE CLOSED-Funds have been exhausted.