Native Americans
Grant Programs
Grants are money from federal, state, tribal or private sources that do not need to be repaid, provided that the enrollment period is completed. Grants are awarded based on financial information from filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be considered.
| Program | Eligibility | Application |
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Indian Student Assistance Grant |
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File FAFSA; |
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Federal BIA Indian Grant |
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File FAFSA; required tribal application and documentation. |
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American Indian Graduate Center Fellowships |
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American Indian Graduate Center 4520 Montgomery Blvd NE Suite 1B Albuquerque, NM 87109 |
Local Tribal Links
- Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (click on tribes for contact information)
- Ho Chunk Education
Other tribes may offer educational grant programs. Contact your local tribal office for more details. Most tribes require documentation of tribal enrollment, annual tribal higher education application, academic or education plan signed by university academic adviser and grades after each semester. Please communicate directly with your tribal higher education department.
For further questions, contact our office.

