Program Descriptions
Program Number
15.058
Title
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.
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 with minimal charge for tuition, 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
Haskell: Fall Semester-June 30; Spring Semester-November 15; Summer School-(if funds are available)-April 15. SIPI: Fall Trimester-September 1; Spring Trimester-December 29; Summer Trimester-May 5.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Students will be notified within 4 weeks of having submitted a completed application packet.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Haskell Indian Nations University: $210 per semester for housing, student activities, and textbooks; SIPI: Lodging full-time: $280.00, Commuter full-time: $225.00, Commuter part-time: $150.00. New fees are effective Fall/2005 trimester. All Fees are non-refundable.
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.
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-2100-0-1-501.
Obligations
Fiscal Years 2006-2008 Not separately identifiable.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not identifiable.
Program Accomplishments
Haskell Indian Nations University enrolls approximately 900 students, approximately 174 students graduate each year. SIPI has an average enrollment of 600 students per trimester of whom about 100 graduate each year. SIPI also offers technical certificate programs in addition to associate degrees.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
25 CFR, Part 40; Haskell Indian Nations University Catalog; Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Catalog.
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
Haskell Indian Nations University,155 Indian Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66046. Telephone: (785) 749-8454; Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, 9169 Coors Road, NW, Albuquerque, NM, 81774. Telephone: (505)346-2348.
Web Site Address
http://www.doi.gov/bia/
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
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.
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