ADDITIONAL FINANCE RESOURCES
At Kino College, we understand that financing your education is a significant decision. While Federal Financial Aid is available for eligible students, you may also have access to other funding options to help cover tuition and related expenses.
Kino College now offers additional secure payment options to provide students with greater flexibility when paying for tuition and fees.
Our financial aid representatives are here to assist you in exploring alternative financial resources. Learn more about how much it costs to attend Kino College.
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How to Find Scholarships
Scholarships are a valuable resource for students looking to pay for their tuition without accumulating debt. They are awarded based on various criteria such as academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, or unique talents.
By applying for scholarships, students can significantly reduce their financial burden, making higher education more accessible and affordable. Many organizations offer scholarships to help students pay for all or part of their education costs.
Students can find and apply for scholarships with the resources linked below:
VA Education Benefits for Veterans
Paying for School with the GI Bill ®
Kino College is proud to accept Post 9/11 GI Bill ® benefits and other VA education benefits. Visit va.gov/education to learn more about how to pay for school tuition using your Post 9/11 GI Bill ® benefits.
Head to benefits.va.gov to learn how to use your GI Bill ® benefits and other programs available for veterans to help pay for school.
Pay for School with VR&E
Tuition and other costs can currently be covered for veterans eligible for the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program. This program was previously named ‘Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment.”
You will need to initiate this process with VA to determine eligibility and details. Click here for a complete list of eligibility requirements and instructions on how to get started with VR&E.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits through the VA is available at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Tribal Funding for Native Students
Applying for tribal funding typically begins by contacting your tribe’s education office. Scholarships, grants, and application deadlines are managed differently by each tribe. It's essential to start early and follow up regularly, as tribal funding is often limited and highly competitive.
Enrolling with your tribe is an important first step in the process. The U.S. Department of the Interior offers some general guidance on enrollment, but each tribe manages this process independently.
Most tribes require documentation of enrollment, a completed application form, and proof of acceptance from your institution.
National and Regional Scholarship Resources
- Education Forward AZ
- Southwest Native American Foundation (direct contact: brianswnaf@gmail.com)
- American Indian College Fund
There are currently 574 federally-recognized native tribes in the U.S. View the complete list of Tribal Leaders on the Bureau of Indian Affairs website.
Federally Recognized Native Nations in AZ
There are 22 recognized tribes in Arizona. Contact information for each native nation, and relevant links to educational funding are provided below.
Ak-Chin Indian Community
(520) 568-100
Cocopah Indian Tribe
Wynnie Ortega, ortegaw@cocopah.com, cocoed@cocopah.gov
(928) 627-4973
More Info: Cocopah.com Student Handbook
Colorado River Indian Tribes
Michael Drennan, Jr. michael.drennan@crit-nsn.gov, (928) 669-8831
careerdevelopment@crit-nsn.gov, (928) 669-5548,
More Info: CRIT-nsn.gov
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Dr. Victoria Corlett vcorlett@fmyn.org, (480) 789-7229
Leila Williams at (480) 789-7215
Monica Thompson at (480) 789-7212
More info: FMYN.org
Fort Mojave Indian Tribe
Christina Cameron-Otero, tribaled1@ftmojave.com (928) 346-1121
More Info: FortMojaveIndianTribe.com
Gila River Indian Community
Sherilyn Analla, sherilyn.analla@gric.nsn.us (520) 562-3662 x236
More Info: GRICted.com
Havasupai Tribe*
Vice Chairman Armando Marshall (928) 448-2731
More Info: TheOfficialHavasupaiTribe.com
Hopi Tribe*
Dr. Noreen Sakiestewa nsakiestewa@hopi.nsn.us (928) 734-3501
More Info: Hopi-nsn.gov
Hualapai Tribe
Jonell Tapija jonell.tapija@hualapai-nsn.gov (928) 769-2200
hualapaieducationdepartment@gmail.com
More Info: Hualapai-nsn.gov
Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians
Amanda Bundy abundy@kaibabpaiute-nsn.gov (928) 643-6025
More Info: KPTEducationLibrary.weebly.com
Navajo Nation
Claudia Russell-Edgewater, claudiaedgewater@nndode.gov (928) 871-7475
More Info: ONNSFA.org
Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Sarah Pendergrass, sarah.g.pendergrass@pascuayaquinsn.gov (520) 879-5707
More Info: PascuaYaqui-nsn.gov
Pueblo of Zuni
Bernadette Panteah bernadette.panteah@ashiwi.org (505) 782-5998
More Info: Ashiwi.org
Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe
Cyrus Ramirez (760) 572-5268
More Info: QuechanTribe.com
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Miranda Johnson-Moya miranda.johnsonmoya@saltriverschools.org (480) 362-2588
More Info: he.saltriverschools.org
San Carlos Apache Tribe
Flora Talas flora.talas@ed.scat-nsn.gov (928) 475-2336
More Info: ChairmanTerryRambler.org
San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe
Keenan Barlow k.barlow@sanjuanpaiute-nsn.gov (928) 212-9794
More Info: SanJuanPaiute-nsn.gov
Tohono O'odham Nation
Patrick Andrews Patrick.Andrews@tonation-nsn.gov (520) 349-2614
More Info: TONation-nsn.gov
Tonto Apache Tribe
Christine Zuber czuber@tontoapache.org (928) 474-5000
White Mountain Apache Tribe
Derrick Leslie derrickleslie@wmat.us (928) 338-2572
More Info: WMAT.us
Yavapai-Apache Tribe
Leona Wathogoma l.wathogoma@yan-tribe.org (928) 649-7112
More Info: Yavapai-Apache.org
Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe
(928) 445-8790
For more information on Arizona’s 22 federally-recognized native tribes, visit the AZ Dept. of Education
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