Indian Post Secondary Schools (15.058)
Program
15.058 Indian Post Secondary Schools
Federal Agency
BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Authorization
Snyder Act of 1921 Public Law 67-85, 25 U.S.C. 13.
Program Number
15.058
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide postsecondary educational opportunities for American Indian Students.
Types of Assistance
Training.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Students may attend one of two post- secondary schools operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs without charge for tuition or room and board. Married student housing is not available on campus.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
A member of a Federally Recognized Indian tribe.
Beneficiary Eligibility
American Indians.
Credentials/Documentation
Application must be accompanied by a verification of Tribal affiliation.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants may obtain a Standard Form 5-6621 from a local Area/Agency education program office or Tribal Government education office, or applicants may contact the schools directly.
Award Procedure
Applications will be reviewed by the colleges' admissions committees.
Deadlines
Fall Semester-June 15; Spring Semester-October 15; Summer School-May 1.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Awards may be renewed until the student completes the chosen program of study so long as satisfactory progress is maintained and the student adheres to the student code of conduct.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Haskell Indian Nations University: $105 per semester for housing, student activities, and textbooks; Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: activity fee of $20 per semester; refundable loss or breakage fee of $30 per semester.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Awards are made on an annual basis and the funds remain available until expended by the contractor/grantee. Payments may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement. The timing of the payments will be negotiated with the Indian tribe.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
None.
Records
Applicants are to submit official transcript from high school or other institution attended or certificate of GED.
Program Accomplishments
Haskell Indian Nations University enrolls approximately 900 students, approximately 100 students graduate each year. SIPI has an average enrollment of 600 students of whom about 80 graduate each year. SIPI also offers technical certificate programs in addition to associate degrees.
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-2100-0-1-501.
Obligations
Not separately identifiable.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not identifiable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
25 CFR, Part 40; Haskell Indian Nations University Catalog; Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Catalog.
Related Programs
15.027, Assistance to Tribally Controlled Community Colleges and Universities; 15.114, Indian Education_Higher Education Grant Program; 15.060, Indian Vocational Training_United Tribes Technical College.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Applications may be obtained at the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency/area education program administrator as listed in Appendix IV.
Headquarters Office
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, 9169 Coors Road, NW, Albuquerque, NM, 81774. Telephone: (505) 897- 5362, or Toll Free (800) 586-SIPI; Haskell Indian Nations University, 155 Indian Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66046. Telephone: (913) 749-8454.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
To the extent that space is available, all applicants meeting the eligibility criteria and demonstrating the ability to benefit from post-secondary education will be accepted.
