Higher Education


Mission: The higher Education Program is intended to serve eligible San Carlos Apache people and provide them the opportunity to complete their educational goals beyond high school for the purpose of developing leadership, tribal talent, individual careers for present and future growth and increasing employment opportunities. Grants are made available for students who are enrolled members of San Carlos Apache Tribe, whom are enrolled or accepted for enrollment to an accredited college or university and who have established financial need.

General Requirements

  1. Submit completed Tribal Higher Education Grant Application
  2. Submit Official High School or GED Certificate
  3. Submit Certificate of Indian Blood
  4. Must apply for FAFSA
  5. Must submit a Need Analysis form to College/University
  6. Submit Admission Letter for college/university-All applicants must be officially and fully admitted to a Post-Secondary Institution accredited association as recognized: MSA-Middle State Association, SACS-Southern Association, NASC-North Central Association and WASC-Western Association

Annual Deadlines Dates for Higher Education Program

Spring Semester:  November 30th
Fall Semester:  June 30th

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