During the first week of February, representatives from 36 tribal colleges travelled from across the country to Washington, D.C. to remind Congress that supporting TCUs is not optional — it’s part of the federal government’s trust and treaty obligations. TCUs are not only here; they are creating a ripple of generational change with every student who walks through their doors.
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Help the College Fund Protect Voters and Oppose the SAVE America Act
The American Indian College Fund provides vital information to our students and others in our communities to help them navigate the voter registration and voting process, because American Indians and Alaska Natives are impacted more heavily by federal laws and regulations than any other group in America due to our political status.
Tribal Colleges and Universities Face an 88% Cut in Federal Funding
Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) are facing an unprecedented 88% budget cut in federal funding after the Trump administration's budget proposals suggest the funding for Bureau of Indian Education post-secondary programs be slashed from $183 million to just $22...
URGENT! Last Chance! Help Stop the Big Beautiful Bill!
The Big Beautiful Bill Is Headed to the House of Representatives for a final vote. Call your representatives and make your voice heard NOW to stop it! The bill will negatively impact on Native students and higher education institutions.
Marathon to Make Your Voice Heard: Tell Your Representatives to Vote “No” on the Big, Beautiful Bill
As Congress runs their marathon to the vote, our allies can run our own marathon. We need you to help win our race by making consistent phone calls, writing emails, and commenting on lawmakers’ social media posts in the House and Senate alike to ask them to vote “No” to a bill that can only be described as a wrecking ball.
Save Pell! Your Calls Worked with the Senate. Next Step: Call Your Representatives
On behalf of American Indian students, of which more than 75% rely upon Pell Grants for Funding, we thank you for your ongoing work to engage with your elected officials regarding Pell Grants. As a result of your letters and calls, there has been significant progress...
Urgent! Oppose Cuts to Pell Grant Program!
The American Indian College Fund joins the National College Access Network to urge higher education allies to oppose massive cuts to the Pell Grant program that will fund tax cuts for the wealthy and increase our national debt.
