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Student Ambassador Begins Journalism Career as Voice for His People

Oct 27, 2026 | Student Ambassador, Student Success

Published before he even crosses the stage at ASU commencement, Joseph is using his education to tell stories pertinent to the Tohono O’odham Nation.

American Indian College Fund Publishes FAFSA Outreach Kit to Support Students and Families

Oct 6, 2026 | College Fund, Press Releases, Student Success, Students, Students

The College Fund is distributing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) outreach kits to its Higher Pathways partners. Full of information, instructions, stickers, and swag, the purpose of the kits is to promote FAFSA completion among Native students.

Students Head Back to Class with College Fund Scholarships

Aug 13, 2026 | Scholarships, Student Success, Students

Sometimes all it takes to start the academic journey is having someone in your corner. The College Fund offers Native students scholarships and wrap around services to help them succeed in their college careers and beyond.

Next Leaders in Native American Finance

Jul 14, 2026 | Blog, Student Success, Students

The Native American Financial Leaders Fellowship Program shares a pair of blogs reflecting on the professional development activities fellows participated in during the spring 2026 semester.

American Indian College Fund Champion Native Student Advocacy and Success at National NASAI Conference, A College Board Event

Jul 7, 2026 | Blog, Student Success, Students

Eight members of the College Fund team attended the 2026 Native American Student Advocacy Institute Conference to connect with Native professionals, share knowledge, and contribute to national college access and student success conversations. Learn about their contributions and take aways from the conference.

If They Don’t Save You a Seat, Bring Your Own Chair: Celebrating High School Equivalency Graduates

Jul 3, 2026 | Graduation, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, Our Programs, Student Success

American Indian College Fund Senior Program Officer, Hannah Gonzales, shares her experiences from traveling to celebrate HSE graduates at two tribal college commencements.

Shaken Faith: How Federal Cuts Undermine Trust

Jun 10, 2026 | College Fund In The News, Student Success, Tribal Colleges and Universities

In this article by Northwest Area Foundation, American Indian College Fund President and CEO, Cheryl Crazy Bull, and student ambassador, Sasha Derenoff, share how federal budget cuts are making students hesitant to pursue careers in public service and adjacent...

It’s Never Too Late: Brenda’s GED Journey

May 27, 2026 | Indigenous Adult Education, Sinte Gleska University, Student Success, Tribal Colleges and Universities

Brenda, a Sinte Gleska University GED Alumna, shares her story.

SIPI Students Gain Valuable Skills as Early Childhood Education Interns

May 18, 2026 | IECE - Indigenous Early Childhood Education, Internships, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Student Success, Tribal Colleges and Universities

The Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI), a continued recipient of the American Indian College Fund’s Indigenous Early Childhood-funded initiatives, has had great success with student interns. Blossom Tsosie, from Kinlichee, Arizona, attends SIPI, where she is pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Congratulations to All Native Graduates!

May 14, 2026 | Blog, Graduation, Student Success, Tribal Colleges and Universities

Congratulations! Whether you are a new high school graduate or you have earned a college degree or certificate and are preparing to walk across the stage to receive your diploma, we at the American Indian College Fund applaud you.

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Students Head Back to Class with College Fund Scholarships

Next Leaders in Native American Finance

American Indian College Fund Champion Native Student Advocacy and Success at National NASAI Conference, A College Board Event

If They Don’t Save You a Seat, Bring Your Own Chair: Celebrating High School Equivalency Graduates

Shaken Faith: How Federal Cuts Undermine Trust

It’s Never Too Late: Brenda’s GED Journey

SIPI Students Gain Valuable Skills as Early Childhood Education Interns

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