Program Goals

• Increase high school graduation and retention rates.
• Increase Native American enrollment and participation in college.
• Empower Native American students to reach their goals.
• Enhance Native American culturally relevant curriculum.
• Increase diversity on campus.
• Strengthen partnerships with external Native American communities, school districts, and other agencies.

Program Eligibility

• Student must be an enrolled member of a federal/state recognized tribe (or in the process of obtaining a census #.)
• Students are required to contact their High School counselor for approval.
• Students must submit a Student information form (SIF) along with a Hoop of Learning Application.
• Student must show proof of citizenship (CIB, or Birth Certificate)
• Students must take Assessment tests in Reading, Writing & Math.
• Student must have a minimum 2.00 GPA in High School
• Student & Parent(s) must attend mandatory orientation.