Stop by American Indian College Fund Booth at AIHEC

Mar 23, 2012 | Archives, Blog

If you are a student attending the AIHEC conference in South Dakota, be sure to stop by the American Indian College Fund’s booth to learn about how to apply for scholarships.

American Indian College Fund staffer Jaime Aguilar will also be on hand to gather stories about your experiences during your studies and your photos. He will also be taking information from students who plan to work at internships this summer and are interested in becoming paid bloggers for the Fund about their experiences.

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