Navajo School Clothing and Supplies Program (NSCS)
The Navajo School Clothing and School Supplies program is for eligible school aged (3-18 years old) Navajo children to purchase clothing and supplies, of their choice, to promote school attendance, encourage academic performance, and to support self-confidence.
The Applications limit has now been reached.
If you need to upload verification or fill out a W-9 for an application you’ve already submitted, you can still do so:
Applications Closed
The 2026 school year NSCS applications are closed until further notice.
NSCS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Navajo Financial Assistance Unit (FAU) provides financial assistance for school clothing and supplies for the Navajo Nation utilizing Navajo Nation and federal funding. The applicant is a parent or legal guardian of the child(ren).
Who is Eligible for NSCS?
The following requirements must be met for determination of eligibility:
- The child must be between 3 to 18 years of age on the date the applicant submits an application.
- The child must be an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation.
- The child must be enrolled in school, including home, or virtual learning.
- The child must be enrolled in child care, Head Start, Pre-Kindergarten, Pre-school, or grade K through 12 for the current academic school year.
What Documents are Required?
- Current year’s Navajo School Clothing & Supplies Application Form
- Certificate of Indian Blood
- ID/DL (Applicant Only)
- Social Security Card
- School or Learning Enrichment Program Enrollment Verification: a document on official school letterhead verifying the child is enrolled for the current educational year, verification by the Navajo DCCD for independent homebased providers, or appropriate documentation verifying the child is home school or in virtual learning
- Completed W-9 Form signed by the applicant. Applicant Only; a parent or legal guardian of the child(ren).
- Legal Guardianship / Power of Attorney
How Much Financial Assistance is Available per Child?
Financial assistance for NSCSS shall not exceed $200.00 per eligible child for the current academic year.
Are TANF Recipients Eligible for this Benefit?
An applicant is only eligible to receive financial benefits from one of the following, not both:
- FAU Navajo School Clothing and School Supplies
- Navajo Department for Self-Reliance’s (DSR) TANF school clothing benefits
FAU will refer TANF recipients to DSR for school clothing benefits.
Can I Appeal a Denied Application?
If an application is denied, a written appeal for reconsideration must be submitted to the NFAS Senior Programs and Projects Specialist (SPPS) within ten (10) working days of receipt of a denial letter. The written appeal shall outline the reason(s) for which the applicant is disputing the denial of an application and should include supporting document(s), if any. The NFAS SPPS’ decision will be final.