Tribal Colleges and Universities
Executive Order 13270, signed July 3, 2002, revoked this order.
President William J. Clinton signed it on October 19, 1996. Published in the Federal Register on October 23, 1996, 61 FR 54929.
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House, Senate Introduce Bill to Lower Cost of Community College
“The bill would make community college and two-year Tribal Colleges and Universities more accessible by waiving tuition fees for eligible students.”
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Leger Fernández, Scott, Grijalva, Dean Introduce Bill to Lower Cost of Community College
“The bill would make community college and two-year Tribal Colleges and Universities more accessible by waiving tuition fees for eligible students.”
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“Tucson, AZ — Today, Congresswoman Adelita S. Grijalva alongside House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA-03), Representative Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM-03), Representative Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), introduced the America’s College Promise Act of 2026, legislation to make community college and two-year Tribal Colleges and Universities more accessible by waiving tuition and”
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Scott Statement on HBCU, TCU, and MSI Funding
“WASHINGTON – Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement following the Department of Education’s funding of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) at the expense of Minority Serving Institutions (MSI), such as Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) and Asian American and Native”
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“At least 25 percent of grant funding must go to community colleges, and another 25 percent must go to HBCUs, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and other minority serving institutions (such as HSIs, AANAPISIs).”
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Padilla, Warren, Torres Introduce Bill to Address Basic Needs Insecurity in Higher Education
“At least 25% of grant funding must go to community colleges, and another 25% must go to HBCUs, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and other minority serving institutions (such as HSIs, AANAPISIs)”
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“Additionally, she questioned the administration’s proposed elimination of dedicated funding for Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), which includes Tohono O’odham Community College. A transcript of her line of questioning is included, in part, below.”
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“Ensuring 1994 land-grant Tribal Colleges and Universities have full and equitable access to USDA Rural Development programs”
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“Investing in maternal health research at Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AAPISIs).”
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Secures Decisive Bipartisan Victories for New Mexicans in 2026 Farm Bill
“An amendment to ensure 1994 land-grant Tribal Colleges and Universities have full and equitable access to USDA Rural Development programs ( WATCH HERE )”
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“This week, Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) and Tom Cole (R-OK-04), co-chairs of the Congressional Native American Caucus, introduced bipartisan legislation designating this week as “National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.” The resolution recognizes the importance of these institutions to the economic, educational, and social well-being of Indian Country.”
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“This legislation will help unlock the tremendous STEM talent found at MSIs, HBCUs, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and rural-serving institutions, including those in my home state of North Carolina—to foster a skilled workforce ready to take on the risks and benefits to society spurred by AI. I thank Congressman Nunn for joining me in introducing this bill, and I look”
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“This legislation will help unlock the tremendous STEM talent found at MSIs, HBCUs, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and rural-serving institutions, including those in my home state of North Carolina—to foster a skilled workforce ready to take on the risks and benefits to society spurred by AI. I thank Congressman Nunn for joining me in introducing this bill, and I look”
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“$20 million for the Tribal Colleges and Universities STEM program.”
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Liccardo Leads Introduction of the New Democratic Coalition's Innovation Agenda
“This includes strengthening partnerships with Community Colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), creating mentorship programs, and ensuring diverse representation in AI ethics boards and decision-making bodies.”
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“Double mandatory funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs).”
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“Expands outreach to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Minority Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities”
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Oregon Delegation Demands Reversal of Trump Attacks on Programs Serving Tribal Communities
“There have also been reports of layoffs at Tribal Colleges and Universities, including dozens of educators at both Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute which are operated by the Bureau of Indian Education.”
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“There have also been reports of layoffs at Tribal Colleges and Universities, including dozens of people at both Haskell Indian Nations University and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute which are operated by the Bureau of Indian Education,” the lawmakers wrote. “Independent federal oversight entities, such as the Office of the Special Counsel, have already deemed some of these firings to be”
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“the BIE system and to ensure that BIE-operated and BIE-funded Tribally-Controlled Schools, as well as Tribal Colleges and Universities, are able to continue the vital programs they are legally required to fund and provide. We are deeply concerned that the language contained in Section 7 will be used to further defund these vital programs and close schools on which Tribal”
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Later orders that revoke or amend this one
- Revoked by Executive Order 13270, Tribal Colleges and UniversitiesSigned July 3, 2002
- Amended by Executive Order 13104, Amendment to Executive Order 13021, Tribal Colleges and UniversitiesSigned October 19, 1998
- Amended by Executive Order 13138, Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory CommitteesSigned September 30, 1999
- Amended by Executive Order 13225, Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory CommitteesSigned September 28, 2001
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The Federal Register's notes on this order:
- Amended by: EO 13104, October 19, 1998; EO 13138, September 30,1999; EO 13225, September 28, 2001
- Revoked by: EO 13270, July 3, 2002