Native American Tribal Colleges

Native American tribal colleges are in 14 different states. They give Native American and other students an opportunity to study at a school that represents local tribal traditions and customs. Students who can prove their Native American lineage often receive additional financial incentive to attend these schools.
  1. Haskell Indian Nations

    • Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, traces its history back to 1884 when it served as a primary school for Native American children. Since then it has evolved to become a four-year institution offering associate and bachelor's degrees through its colleges of arts and sciences and education. It offers arts and science degree programs in mathematics, English, environmental science, theater and American Indian studies, which lets students engage in interdisciplinary studies leading to a baccalaureate degree.

      The school of education offers an associate degree program in para-professional education and a bachelor's degree in elementary education. The school also has a working relationship with the University of Kansas that allows students to take a number of cooperative programs through both schools.

      Haskell Indian Nations University

      155 Indian Ave.

      P. O. Box 5030

      Lawrence, KS 66046

      785-749-8479

      haskell.edu

    Navajo Technical College

    • Navajo Technical College in Crownpoint, New Mexico offers both academic and various technical programs for students of all kinds. They can take academic programs at the associate degree level in a variety of fields, including registered nursing, accounting, culinary arts, early childhood multicultural education, veterinary technology, public administration and geographic information technology.

      Career training includes a number of vocational certificate programs in the areas of applied computer technology, automotive technology, carpentry, professional baking and computer aided drafting.

      Navajo Technical College

      P. O. Box 849

      Crownpoint, NM 87313

      505-786-4100

      navajotech.edu

    Ilisagvik College

    • Ilisagvik College, Alaska, takes its name from the Inupiaq Eskimo word "Ilisagvik," which means "a place to learn." The school offers associate degrees and technical programs in a variety of academic and vocational fields and an adult education program for those needing to obtain their GED.

      General studies candidates will find an associate of arts degree and applied science degrees are available in allied health, business and emergency services. Certificate programs include heavy equipment operations, emergency services, information technology and accounting. The school has associate and certificate programs in Inupiaq Studies and certificate programs in Inuqiaq fine arts and Inuqiaq language.

      Ilisagvik College

      P.O. Box 749

      Barrow, AK 99723

      907-852-3333

      webspace.ilisagvik.cc

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