{"id":11790,"date":"2022-02-22T17:22:56","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T17:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/now\/?p=11790"},"modified":"2022-02-22T19:23:13","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T19:23:13","slug":"augsburg-introduces-american-indian-recognition-full-tuition-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/now\/2022\/02\/22\/augsburg-introduces-american-indian-recognition-full-tuition-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Augsburg introduces American Indian Recognition Full Tuition Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

Augsburg University is launching one of the nation\u2019s first comprehensive full-tuition programs at a private institution to support and recognize the importance of American Indians within higher education.<\/p>\n

In this context, Augsburg defines \u201cAmerican Indian\u201d as an enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe, Alaskan Native Village, or Canadian First Nation; a direct descendant of a parent or grandparent who is an enrolled member of the above; or a direct descendant of a tribally verified member of the above.<\/p>\n

Unlike programs in many public institutions, Augsburg\u2019s program does not limit eligibility to American Indian students who live in the state. In addition, the Augsburg American Indian Recognition Full Tuition Program provides access for both full-time undergraduate students as well as adult learners in any of the university\u2019s degree completion bachelor\u2019s programs. This new program will begin in the Fall 2022 semester for both new and continuing eligible students.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of our commitments at Augsburg is to bring an equity lens to affordability,\u201d said Augsburg President Paul Pribbenow<\/strong><\/a>. \u201cThis program is one step toward recognizing the profound contributions American Indian students and their communities make to the university and within higher education more broadly.\u201d<\/p>\n

Regent Eric Jolly<\/strong><\/a> described the program as \u201cgroundbreaking among private universities nationwide.\u201d He added, \u201cAt the same time, it is absolutely in line with Augsburg\u2019s long-standing commitments to intentional diversity and inclusive excellence. I hope this is just the first of many institutions designing creative and equitable paths to education for native and First Nations people.\u201d<\/p>\n

Students who apply for the program do not need to be enrolled as an American Indian tribal member, establish residence on trust land, or be Minnesota residents.<\/p>\n

Through this program, Augsburg seeks to support and promote American Indians within the Augsburg community.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy mom and dad told me my whole life, you\u2019re going to college. It was a \u2018where\u2019 and not an \u2018if.\u2019 What I needed from a school\u2014the main thing that was going to make or break it\u2014was if I could afford it,\u201d said Reuben Kitto Stately \u201922<\/strong>, a student from both the Red Lake Nation and Santee Sioux Nation. \u201cBut the culture of the campus, the way the Native students support each other, was also a big selling point. This part of the south side of Minneapolis is the most concentrated urban Native population in the whole country.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe systemic injustices that have limited access to higher education for many American Indian students need structural solutions,\u201d said Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Joanne Reeck<\/strong>. \u201cThis program is one step that we as an institution can take.\u201d<\/p>\n

Learn more about the American Indian Recognition Full Tuition Program.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Top image: Reuben Kitto Stately \u201922<\/strong> is an Augsburg student from both the Red Lake Nation and Santee Sioux Nation. (Photo by Courtney Perry)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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