Indian Education Eligibility Requirements

  • To be eligible to participate in the Indian Education program a child must meet the following requirements:

    The child's parent/guardian identifies the child as being an American Indian or Alaskan Native.  The child, parent or grandparent must be a recognized member of a state or federal tribe.
    1. Contact the Madison County Indian Education office at the below address to obtain the Indian Certification Form (ED 506).  This is a Federal form that certifies student eligibility for the Indian Education Program. The Indian Education program cannot serve your child without a completed Eligibility Certification form.
    2. The parent/guardian completes and signs a Student Eligibility Certification Form (ED 506). 
    3. After completing the form, mail it to the Indian Education office:

    Teacher Resource Center
    Attention: Becky Jones
    146 A Shields Road
    Huntsville, Alabama 35811

          4. Upon receiving the form, the child will be eligible for any services provided by the Indian Education Title VI Program.
     
    If you need additional information contact:
    Becky Jones at 256.852.2557 ext. 62230 Email rjones@mcssk12.org