Scholarship Opportunity
Montana American Indian Tuition Waiver
Offered by Montana University System
The Montana American Indian Tuition Waiver waives undergraduate tuition for eligible Montana residents who are enrolled members or tribally certified descendants of federally recognized tribes located within Montana and demonstrate financial need.
EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior
AI Use Policy
No AI policy is stated
No generative-AI policy applies to this eligibility-based tuition-waiver program.
Review AI Policy →Eligibility
- Be a Montana resident.
- Attend a qualifying Montana University System campus.
- Be an enrolled member or tribally certified descendant of a federally recognized Indian tribe located within the boundaries of Montana.
- Demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA.
- Have at least $1 of remaining financial need under Montana University System policy.
- Meet applicable satisfactory academic progress requirements for renewal.
Requirements
- Complete the FAFSA each academic year for which the waiver is requested.
- Complete the American Indian Tuition Waiver application.
- Provide qualifying tribal membership or descendancy documentation.
- Provide documentation of Montana residency.
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress for continued eligibility.
How to Apply
- 1Complete the FAFSA to establish financial need.
- 2Complete the current American Indian Tuition Waiver application.
- 3Gather tribal membership or certified descendancy documentation.
- 4Provide Montana residency documentation.
- 5Submit all materials to the financial aid office at the campus you plan to attend.
- 6Wait for official waiver authorization from the campus financial aid office.