§41.11. Who is eligible for financial assistance under this subpart?
25 C.F.R. § 41.11
A Tribal college or university is eligible for financial assistance under this subpart only if it—
Is governed by a board of directors or board of trustees, a majority of whom are Indians;
Demonstrates adherence to stated goals, a philosophy, or a plan of operation directed to meet the needs of Indians;
Has a student body that is more than 50 percent Indian (unless it has been in operation for less than one year);
Is either—
Accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association determined by the Secretary of Education to be a reliable authority with regard to the quality of training offered; or
Is making reasonable progress toward accreditation according to such agency or association;
Has received a positive determination after completion of an eligibility study; and
Complies with the requirements of § 41.19.
Priority in grants is given to institutions that were in operation on October 17, 1978, and that have a history of service to Indian people.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: Public Law 95-471, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1325; amended Public Law 98-192, Dec. 1, 1983, 97 Stat. 1335; Public Law 99-428, Sept. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 982; Public Law 105-244, Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1619; Public Law 110-315, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3460; 25 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.; Public Law 98-192, Dec. 15, 1971, 85 Stat. 646; and Public Law 110-315, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3468; 25 U.S.C. 640a et seq.
Source
Source: 81 FR 38587, June 14, 2016, unless otherwise noted.