American Indian Programs

American Indian Tuition Waiver
In recognition of the Morris campus's history as an Indian Boarding School in the 1800s, the Minnesota legislature mandated that American Indians attending Morris are not required to pay tuition. Students must be admitted to the University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM), complete the American Indian Tuition Waiver Application, and present acceptable documentation of blood quantum or blood line/heritage such as Tribal Registration, Certificate of Indian Blood or other legal documentation of American Indian heritage. Applicants are not required to be residents of Minnesota. Students will receive notification of the American Indian Tuition Waiver from the Financial Aid Office.

Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program (MISP)
Students who show membership in a federally recognized Indian tribe, possess one-fourth or more Indian ancestry, are a Minnesota resident and have financial need should apply with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. In order to qualify for this scholarship, you must be eligible to receive the Federal Pell or Minnesota State Grants. The priority deadline is July 1. Students will receive an official notification of an award from the MISP.

The Priority deadline to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the University of Minnesota, Morris to the federal processor is March 1.

Students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits.

Tribal (BIA) Scholarship
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Students who are enrolled with a state or federally recognized tribe are encouraged to apply for BIA funds by directly contacting their BIA Higher Education Program. The amount awarded is based on financial need and availability of funds through the BIA. Students are encouraged to apply with their tribe as early as possible. Students will receive an official notification of an award from the BIA.

The Priority deadline to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the University of Minnesota , Morris to the federal processor is March 1.

Students must be enrolled for at least 12 credits.

Ethel M. Curry Indian Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded in recognition of Ethel Curry, a 1914 University of Minnesota graduate in biology and mathematics, who worked for 40 years as a medical secretary at the Mayo Clinic. The scholarship is awarded to new first-year students and may be renewed for an additional consecutive three years if students remain in satisfactory academic standing. This scholarship is awarded based on specific criteria and funding. Students are notified by the Financial Aid Office. No application is required.

The Priority deadline to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the University of Minnesota, Morris to the federal processor is March 1.