BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck has approved a permanent tuition waiver program.
The Bismarck Tribune reports that the waivers began in 2016 as a temporary fix after the school dropped out of a federal student loan program. Members of the institution’s board of directors believe the move was a factor in boosting grade point averages and improving class completion.
Eligible recipients must be fulltime degree-seeking students who are members of a federally recognized Native American tribe. They must also meet certain academic standards.
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College president Leander “Russ” McDonald says the program provides “critical financial aid” to help primarily low-income and first-generation students complete their degrees without out piling up debt.
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Information from: Bismarck Tribune, http://www.bismarcktribune.com
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