Can American Indians get free money to go to college?
On One Hand: American Indians Pay for CollegeAmerican Indians do not receive free college educations according to the American Indian College Fund website. Once American Indians reach college, they must pay tuition and any other fees associated with the school just as any other student would have to do.On the Other: Free College OptionsAmerican Indians are allowed to attend Ft. Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, for free because of a treaty agreement, according to the American Indian Fund website. There is also financial aid for Native Americans. Students must be enrolled members of federally recognized Indian tribes in order to be eligible for Native American scholarships, according to finaid.org. Finaid.org also states that the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs provides scholarships for students who have more than ΒΌ Native American lineage.Bottom LineNative American college students can apply to get certain forms of financial aid that are designated only for American Indian students.
