EDUCATION RESOURCE

Accreditation Agencies

• North Central Association of Colleges and Schools - The Higher Learning Commission
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges - Accreditating Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) is a unique—and uniquely American Indian—organization.  It was founded in 1972 by the presidents of the nation’s first six Tribal Colleges, as an informal collaboration among member colleges.  Today, AIHEC has grown to represent 32 colleges in the United States and one Canadian institution.  Unlike most professional associations, it is governed jointly by each member institution. 

Higher Education Organizations

• The Institute for Higher Education Policy
• American Association of Community Colleges
• American Council on Education

Indian-Serving Organizations

• All Nations Alliance for Minority Participation (AMP)
• American Indian Graduate Center
• American Indian Science and Engineering Society
• First Nations Adult and Higher Education Consortium 
• National Congress of American Indians
• National Indian Education Association
• Saskatchewan Indian Federation College

Programs

• Professional Development Fellowships
• 2002 Scholarship Fund

Professional Development Fellowships

Native American journalists who are current members of NAJA, non-students, working journalists for at least two years, (who make more than 50 percent of their income as a journalist) are eligible.

Fellowship funds may be used for tuition expenses, fees for travel and lodging related to attending journalistic skills building seminars or classes. Fellowship funds may also be used for one-time, job related equipment purchases.

Two fellowships up to $500 (June 1 deadline) and $1000 (January 1 deadline) are available. A peer review committee from the membership and Board of Directors will decide awards.

PELL Grant

Need help paying for college or for a career school? "Federal Student Aid at a Glance" (the first few pages of this guide) is a quick reference to federal student aid programs and how to apply; the rest of the publication provides more of what you need to know.

On behalf of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium's member tribal colleges and universities, our culture-based publication addresses subjects important to the future of American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Tribal College Journal features both journalistic and scholarly articles.

The Office of the White House Initiative on Tribal Colleges and Universities (WHITCU) leads the implementation of Executive Order 13021, ensuring that the Tribal Colleges are more fully recognized and have full access to federal programs benefiting other higher education institutions.

The WHITCU Office is located at:

400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Room 7C104
Washington, DC 20202
phone: 202.260.7485
fax: 202.260.4149
whitcu@ed.gov