Native students have the lowest college attendance rates of any ethnic and racial group. One of the biggest barriers is the cost. To tackle this, Colorado lawmakers passed a bill last year that requires state schools to offer in-state tuition to any student who is a member of a Native Nation with historical ties to the state, regardless of where they live. This fall, Metropolitan State University of Denver took this a step further, removing this financial barrier altogether.
One University of Utah professor, and Navajo Nation member, said the scholarships are a good first step, but the university needs to do more to help Native students feel welcome and supported.
Four National Native Scholarship Providers Release National Study on College Affordability for Indigenous Students streetinsider.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from streetinsider.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
First-of-its kind collaborative research will increase Indigenous student visibility in higher education while informing effective practices of student.
/PRNewswire/ The National Native Scholarships Providers (NNSP) has released its first-ever National Study on College Affordability for Indigenous Students..