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# Prepare for the next step in your career

The Choctaw Nation and University of Phoenix are working together to build educational pathways to help you pursue your career goals.

[Apply today](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info)[Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)
## Choctaw-paid tuition made easier

Step 1

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**Understand your options
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Learn how the program works. Start by completing our [request for information](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information) form.

 

     

Step 2

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Meet eligibility requirements

Contact your Choctaw HR representative to confirm your eligibility for Choctaw-paid education benefits.

Step 3

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Choose your program

Apply and get up to 8 Undergrad, 5 Master’s, or 3 Doctoral courses fully paid by your employer each calendar year*.

                                                                        

Step 4

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Pursue your program at no cost

Choctaw Nation pays the University of Phoenix directly, so you have no out of pocket costs for employer-paid courses.

[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info)
upcoming webinar

Could you get a head start on your degree?

Find out how to transfer your eligible college credits and apply for potential credit for your work and life experiences. 

**Join our webinar live on the scheduled date and times**

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**Date and time:**January 21, 2026 | 9am CST or 2pm CST

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**Location**: Online event

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**Hosted by**:Tribal Operations, University of Phoenix

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## Plan your future

**Your time is valuable. When you attend a University of Phoenix webinar, we make sure you learn about applying your tuition benefits so you can plan the next steps of your career.**

**Join our webinar live on the scheduled date and times**

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**Date and time:**January 21, 2026 | 9am CST or 2pm CST

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**Location**: Online event

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**Hosted by**:**Tribal operations, University of Phoenix**

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## Choose from top degree programs

[View all programs](https://www.phoenix.edu/online-degrees.html)
## Get more out of your tribal
 student experience with helpful videos

## Tribal Operations Team

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**Tribal Operations Team**  
Learn about the benefits and support from your tribal opps team.  
                                                                                               

[Watch video](https://youtu.be/6c-tZsq6rzo)
## TSAA

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Know about the Tribal Strategy Alliance Agreement and how it benefits your educational goals.                                                            

[Watch video](https://youtu.be/F9dJqPGtQao)
## Choctaw Nation Employee Services

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Duane Winship

Sr Director of Total Rewards  
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

                                                          

[Watch video](https://youtu.be/DKZDu8H7xzc)
## Focusing on Career Growth

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Brinlee Rochelle

Employee Benefits Coordinator  
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

                                                                                                       

[Watch video](https://youtu.be/eiFBl8wJjmk)
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## Tribal operations team

From our first conversation through graduation, our team provides personalized services to tribal associates like you. We address your personal needs, including tribal funding, individual challenges, technology issues and more. This allows you to focus on your classes with confidence.     

Call us at[1-800-486-2145](tel:1-800-486-2145)from Monday - Friday between 8am - 5pm AZ time.  
Send us an email at[tribalops@phoenix.edu.](mailto:tribalops@phoenix.edu)

[Email us](mailto:tribalops@phoenix.edu)
## Frequently asked questions

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### How is University of Phoenix different than other schools regarding tribal student progression? 

We conducted research for two years to determine why only 15% of Native American college students who start a bachelor’s degree graduate, as compared to 24%-51% of Blacks and Asians. Based on this information, we formed a Tribal Operations Team whose sole responsibility is to mitigate the challenges we learned during those two years.[[2]](#tcfootnote)

[2]Thompson, M. N., Johnson-Jennings, M., & Nitzarim, R. S. (2013). Native American undergraduate students' persistence intentions: A psychosociocultural perspective. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 19(2), 218-228. doi:10.1037/a0031546  

### What strategies do you use to improve tribal student retention? 

Based on the information we learned from years of research a tribal-specific success strategy was developed to provide individualized support specifically for our tribal students. A lack of academic preparation is only a small part of the challenges tribal college students face. Studies indicate that most tribal students drop in the first semester; however, our tribal students’ progress eight (8) percentage points higher than our non-tribal students.

### What sets University of Phoenix apart?

Aside from the Tribal Operations Team, which is a significant benefit to our students, we offer a wide variety of career-focused degrees, single courses, certificates, professional development, and custom options that serve the specific needs of each of our tribal casino relationships. Our focus is on the academic success of our students. 

### Is University of Phoenix accredited? 

We’ve been [accredited](https://www.phoenix.edu/about_us/accreditation.html) by the Higher Learning Commission ([hlcommission.org](https://www.hlcommission.org/)) for more than 45 years. Select business, education and nursing degree programs have also received programmatic accreditation.

### My spouse isn’t associated with a tribe. Does she qualify for tuition benefits? 

Yes, if you are married and are employed by a Tribal enterprise, your spouse and children may be eligible for benefits associated with the Tribal Strategic Alliance Agreement connected to that enterprise.

### How to do I make sure my employer’s or my tribal nation program benefits are applied to my program?

Start by speaking to a UOPX Tribal Operations Specialist. They can answer questions about whether you qualify for the University’s tuition reduction and how to find out whether your employer offers tuition assistance. Fill out a [request for information form](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information), call 800.486.2145 Monday – Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or email your questions to [TribalOps@phoenix.edu](mailto:TribalOps@phoenix.edu). 

### How do I attend class online ?

All you need is a reliable internet connection, a smartphone or computer

## Terms and Conditions

The University will provide the following Benefits to Client’s employees and members who enroll in the University (“Participating Employees or Members”). There must be an Addendum to the Agreement in place with Participating Entities for Associates to receive the tuition benefits set forth below (hereinafter referred to as the “Benefits”).

The University will provide the following Benefits to Associates defined as (i) any person who is in some way associated with a Participating Entity but is not necessarily a registered member; (ii) individuals who work for a Participating Entity but are not registered members; (iii) are a Participating Entity tribal member; or (iv) eligible to apply for a Participating Entity corporate scholarship dedicated to serving the tribal communities, who enroll in the University.

Participating Entities include Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian communities or any entity or organization that provides some education funding assistance to Associates who have an Addendum to the Agreement in place.

### Eligibility

To be eligible for the Benefits, Associates must remain associated with the Participating Entity and (ii) must maintain attendance with the University defined as not taking a break longer than 365 days.

Benefits will apply to eligible Associates after the student has disclosed their appropriate affiliation with Participating Entity within the University’s Student Portal. If an Associate is currently enrolled in the University prior to the Effective Date and already disclosed their employer on the University’s Student Portal, the Associate will be required to select the appropriate Participating Entity’s name in the University’s Student Portal in order to receive the Benefits. After selection, the Benefits set forth herein will apply after the Effective Date of this Agreement upon enrollment in the next course.

The Benefits will apply to Associates who are receiving the standard University tuition rate and cannot be combined with any Alumni or Associate Transfer tuition rates, competency-based programs such as the MBA-CB or other competency-based programs the University may offer in its discretion, any other University offer or promotion or any other specific program exclusions set forth in the Academic Catalog.  

Associates are subject to the University's admission and academic policies and procedures.  

The University may change its tuition rates and fees at any time in its sole discretion.

 

### Undergraduate Courses

Associates may take up to eight (8) courses within any one Benefit Term for a tuition cap of $5,250 per Benefit Term. Any courses over eight (8) in a Benefit Term will be charged at the then current tuition rate for the undergraduate degree program billed in accordance with the applicable Addendum for the Participating Entity.

### Master’s Courses

Associates may take up to five (5) courses within any one Benefit Term for a total tuition cap of $5,250 per Benefit Term. Any courses over five (5) in a Benefit Term will be charged at the then current tuition rate for the master’s degree program and will be billed in accordance with the applicable Addendum.

### Doctoral Courses

Associates may take up to three (3) Doctoral courses within any one Benefit Term for a total tuition cap of $5,250 per Benefit Term. Any courses over three (3) in a Benefit Term will be charged at the then current tuition rate for the doctoral degree program and will be billed in accordance with the applicable.

### Resource Fees (electronic course material fees and books)

The University will waive resource fees each calendar year (defined as January 1st through December 31st) for Participating Employees until program completion so long as the Agreement is in place and the Participating Employee does not take a break in attendance for more than 365 days.

### Billing

Taking more courses than the maximum allotted amount for each tuition cap in a Benefit Term will result in additional tuition charges. Please check with your Participating Entity for further information regarding your billing options and payment details with respect to the Benefits.

Please note: For students using VA benefits, certifying VA benefits for any reason in conjunction with your university alliance benefit will use a month of entitlement.

### Term and Termination

If the Agreement or a Participating Entity’s Addendum is terminated Benefits will immediately cease and will no longer be available to Associates. Associates enrolled in the University as of the termination date will be responsible for payment of all fees and tuition costs (at the then current tuition rate) for their next course and the remainder of their program in accordance with University financial policies and procedures.