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American Indian College Fund Extends Partnership with Dollar General Literacy Foundation 

The American Indian College Fund (College Fund) recently received a $434,000 adult literacy grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) for its Native Students Stepping Forward (NSSF): Dollar General Adult Education Program. Celebrating its eleven-year partnership with the DGLF, the program works to increase the number of adults working toward high school equivalency (HSE) in Indian Country. With this year’s DGLF funding, the program can serve 10 tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) who support HSE attainment while also strengthening the whole adult education pathway. College Fund currently plans to select its tenth participating college in 2026.

Public Reports

Public Reports Explore Our Research Our research explores the realities, strengths, barriers, and achievements of Native students and institutions across higher education. These reports combine quantitative data with Native-centered perspectives to inform policy,...

Power In Culture

Power in Culture ReportThe Power in Culture study examined campus climate and sense of belonging for Indigenous students in higher education. Conducted by the National Native Scholarship Providers, this research highlights how culture, identity, and representation...

Observing Orange Shirt Day – Why Awareness Matters 

Observing Orange Shirt Day – Why Awareness Matters 

In Canada, Orange Shirt Day is observed on September 30 as a federal holiday called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The American Indian College Fund (College Fund) and other National Native Scholarship Providers are working to raise awareness of this important day of observation in solidarity with the survivors of boarding schools across North America.

American Indian College Fund Appoints Five New Trustees to Board for Three-Year Terms

American Indian College Fund Appoints Five New Trustees to Board for Three-Year Terms

The American Indian College Fund welcomes five members to its governing board of trustees for three-year terms. The three tribal college presidents named to the board include Dr. Sean Chandler of Aaniiih Nakoda College, Eva Flying of Chief Dull Knife College, and Dr. Dawn Tobacco-Two Crow-Frank of Oglala Lakota College. The two private sector trustees include Nicole Bellefuille, J.D., a vice president in the financial services industry, and Nalneesh Gaur, a partner with PwC in their Cybersecurity practice.

Scholar Components

Scholar Components Quick Access Bi-Monthly Scholar Newsletters As an American Indian College Fund scholar, you are automatically subscribed to receive bi-monthly scholar newsletters through our external system, Brevo. These newsletters are sent on the first and third...

American Indian College Fund Publishes Free College-Going Guidebook for Native Students 

American Indian College Fund Publishes Free College-Going Guidebook for Native Students 

A free guide to help Native students seeking a higher education is available from the American Indian College Fund. “Native Pathways: A College-Going Guidebook,” available for download on the College Fund website, offers everything from considerations for choosing a college, an in-depth breakdown of financial aid, how to identify and create a support system, a glossary of terms, and encouragement from elders, faculty, and American Indian College Fund President and CEO, Cheryl Crazy Bull. 

TCU Fair 2025

The Annual TCU Fair is a live event to showcase and highlight features of tribal colleges and universities. This is a time to help promote opportunities and spotlight Tribal Colleges and Universities throughout Indian Country.