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Protect the Department of Education

Protect the Department of Education

Mar 21, 2025 | , ,

The American Indian College Fund is concerned that Native students, whose equitable access to higher education hinges on federal programs (which are tied to Native tribes’ trust and treaty relationship with the federal government) will be disproportionately and negatively impacted by the dismantling of the department and the haphazard way the Trump Administration is going about it.

How Does the Department of Education Impact Higher Education?

How Does the Department of Education Impact Higher Education?

Mar 4, 2025 | , ,

Many organizations like the American Indian College Fund, in addition to those who challenged the Executive Order in court, reaffirmed their values which are grounded in the belief that we all contribute to the common good through education. Here at the College Fund we believe all Native people who desire an education deserve the opportunity to ensure their participation in a strong, economically thriving, democratic nation.

What is an Executive Order?

What is an Executive Order?

Feb 18, 2025 | ,

Executive orders (EOs) signed by the President direct Executive Branch agencies and staff to start or stop specific actions, but they cannot contradict the Constitution or federal laws. Recent EOs signed by President Trump have raised concerns about their potential negative impacts on Native education and tribal colleges and universities (TCUs).

Rural America Loses If We Lose Tribal Colleges

Rural America Loses If We Lose Tribal Colleges

Feb 4, 2025 | ,

Cheryl Crazy Bull warns that federal funding cuts threaten Tribal Colleges and Universities, which provide affordable, community-focused education for Native and rural students. She highlights their impact on workforce development, economic growth, and student success, urging continued investment to secure their future.

What Matters In This Moment

What Matters In This Moment

Jan 30, 2025 | ,

In this heartfelt message, President Cheryl Crazy Bull of the American Indian College Fund expresses gratitude for the support of Native students while addressing the growing challenges to diversity, education access, and democratic values. She reaffirms the College Fund’s commitment to ensuring Native students have the resources to succeed, despite funding losses, and emphasizes the importance of community, inclusion, and the power of education to shape a stronger future.

Our Thoughts Go Out to Los Angeles

Our Thoughts Go Out to Los Angeles

Jan 16, 2025 | , ,

Los Angeles and the surrounding area are home to many American Indian college students and their families. The city and Southern California itself have been the traditional home to many area tribes and became home to many Native families who moved there during the Relocation Era. The American Indian College Fund is closely monitoring the impact of the fires on our scholars and Native communities in Southern California to provide support, and our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the fires.

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