The purpose of the JOM program is to ensure that Peoria children receive educational opportunities that would not otherwise be provided by the public school system. Providing additional educational incentives helps lower dropout risks (i.e. Additional tutoring), promotes academic achievement and provides financial relief for families. 

• Student must be ages Pre-K through 12th grade according to the JOM Act regulations 3.2 Student must either be ¼ degree Indian blood, blood descendants of a member of an Indian tribe or be an enrolled member of a Federally recognized tribe to be eligible for the JOM program. 
• Student must not be enrolled in a Bureau funded school, private school or sectarian school to be eligible. 
• Student must live in the United States service area and be enrolled in an accredited public school. 
• Student must be an enrolled member of the Peoria Tribe.