Indian Post Secondary Schools

Haskell Indian Nations University (Haskell) and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI)
CFDA 15.058 Active Training
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding
$11.2M FY2024
$19.9M
FY16*
$9.2M
FY19
$31.6M
FY21
$10M
FY23
$11.2M
FY24
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 The program pays for instruction, dormitories, administration, staff, supplies, materials, and textbooks. The schools strive to offer high-quality education to American Indians and Alaska Natives with culturally sensitive curricula and innovative services and a commitment to academic excellence

Program Objective

To provide postsecondary educational opportunities for American Indian Students.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Specialized groups

American Indians and Alaskan Natives.

Beneficiaries

  • 36

American Indians and Alaskan Natives.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

Interested applicants may obtain a Standard Form 5-6621 from a local BIE Education Line Office or Tribal Government education office, or applicants may contact the schools directly.

Award Procedure

Applications will be reviewed by the colleges' admissions committees.

HINU: 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. Students will be notified within 4 weeks of having submitted a completed application packet.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

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.

Required Documentation

Application must be accompanied by a verification of Tribal affiliation.

Reporting & Compliance

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles

Contacts

Juanita Mendoza
(202)208-3559
1849 C Street, N.W. Bureau of Indian Education, MS 4657-MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Sharon Pinto, Deputy Director School Operations
505-563-5235
1011 Indian School Road, NW - Suite 332, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2025-08-15. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:32:45.