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.
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.
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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Education Materials
Eligible Grades: PK-12th Grade
Application Opens: November 1, 2024
Click here for the Education Materials Flyer
Click here for the Information Sheet
The purpose of the ACE Education Materials option is to provide materials needed by students to assist in their educational success at school. Funding is used to enhance current classes the student is enrolled in.
*If you have applied for Ed Materials in the past APPLY AGAIN. This is a new service year and all can apply. All applicants will be notified via email if their application was approved or denied by Dec. 1st.
Items provided to select from are: Tutoring, Technology (Laptop, Chromebook, or iPad w/ Case), Athletics/GYM PE, AG related items, Band, Concurrent, Literacy (books), Inclusion or other items needed for classes the student is currently enrolled in.
Only one item can be selected per student so please review the list carefully before selecting your item.
Once funds are exhausted in each selection the item will be removed from the selection list. Only one application per student. If multiple applications are received, the 1st application will be the application used to serve student.
Reimbursements for services are not allowed.
All applicants will be notified via email if their application was approved or denied by Dec. 1st. No documentation is needed at time of application however, proof of enrollment will be requested once the application is approved.
College Concurrent Fee Assistance – Fall 2024 Semester
Eligible grades: 11th-12th Grade
Fall Application Opens: November 12, 2024
College Concurrent Fee Assistance-Fall 2024
College Concurrent Fee Assistance covers expenses (tuition, fees, and books) incurred during the Fall 2024 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
MCN Cultural Experience – Meet the Artist-Session #3
Eligible Grades: PK-12th Grade
Application Opens: November 19, 2024
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 – 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
Connecting Native Students to experiences in STEM areas-Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. This service will provide a selection of in-person or at-home options for student’s Pre-K through 12th grade. Engaging students with opportunities to learn and be inspired by the fastest-growing industry and job fields in both the present and future. On May 5th, when completing the application, please PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO GRADE LEVEL SELECTIONS. There are limited spaces per STEM opportunity and if the wrong grade is selected, the student may miss out on the opportunity as their grade level selection may already be filled. Grade level is the current grade level, the grade you the student, is enrolled in as of May 1st 2025. Items available this year are LEGOs serving PK-12th, Little Passports PK-5th, and STEM Learning Opportunities selected by the student (all payments paid to the vendor) serving PK-12th. Only one item can be selected per student so please review the list carefully before selecting your item.
Once funds are exhausted in each selection the item will be removed from the selection list. Only one application per student. If multiple applications are received, the 1st application will be the application used to serve student.
Reimbursements for services are not allowed.
All applicants will be notified via email if their application is approved or denied.
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)