| Fall 2025 |Circle of Hope Still Here and Still Building Our FutureDear Friends and Relatives,As we approach Native American Heritage Month, I find myself thinking about how Native people have always persevered amid uncertainty – and I’m so grateful for that strength...
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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: A Study on Campus Climate and Sense of Belonging for Indigenous Students Research Released
Three members of the National Native Scholarship Providers (NNSP) group, which includes the American Indian College Fund, AISES, and Cobell Scholarship, Inc., collaborated on the research and release of “Power in Culture: A Study on Campus Climate and Sense of Belonging for Indigenous Students.
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...
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...
Why Apply
Today, September 19, the American College Application Campaign (ACAC) is celebrating #WhyApply Day on social media. This event celebrates the college application season by sharing supportive and motivating messages.
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...
