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What is a TCU?

This episode of Rooted in Knowledge offers an introduction to tribal colleges and universities (TCUs). If you are a student, learn more about these institutions and if a TCU could be right for you. If you are new to the College Fund’s work, check out this video to learn more about these unique and remarkable higher education institutions.

TCU Set Stage for Student’s Success at University of Michigan

TCU Set Stage for Student’s Success at University of Michigan

Jasmine Neosh, a dual-degree law and environmental studies student, reflects on how her education at the College of Menominee Nation prepared her to excel at a top-tier law school, equipping her with confidence, critical thinking skills, and a strong cultural foundation. Her experience at a Tribal College not only gave her technical and leadership abilities but also a deep sense of identity and purpose, allowing her to navigate elite academic spaces while staying true to her roots.

Fake News Awareness 

Fake News Awareness 

Misinformation is everywhere, but having the right tools helps us protect our narratives and ensure our communities get the truth. Always question, always verify, and always seek sources that respect our voices. 

Protect the Department of Education

Protect the Department of Education

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.