Class of 2027

Fond du Lac Ojibwe School

Class of 2027

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    How to file

      2027–28 FAFSA

      Open now for students starting college in fall 2027.

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      Get your proof of tribal enrollment now

      The UMN Promise, Minnesota Indian Scholarship, Cobell, and American Indian College Fund all ask for proof of tribal enrollment or descendancy. Request it from your tribe's enrollment office early — it can take a few weeks. Find your tribe's contacts.

      Enrollment & tribal aid

      Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Contacts

      Where to request proof of enrollment and apply for your band's higher education funding. Enrolled in a different tribe? Contact your own tribe's enrollment and education offices.

      Contacts are from each tribe's official website. Call ahead to confirm, since phone numbers and staff change.

      Tuition covered

      UMN Native American Promise Tuition Program

      The University of Minnesota covers 100% of tuition for eligible students who are citizens of one of Minnesota's 11 federally recognized Tribal Nations — including the Fond du Lac Band.

      Who qualifies

      • Citizen of one of Minnesota's 11 federally recognized Tribal Nations
      • Admitted to UMN Crookston, Duluth, Rochester, or Twin Cities
      • First-time, degree-seeking undergraduate (or transfer from a MN Tribal college)
      • Family income of $125,000 or less
      • Enrolled full-time (12+ credits; 15 recommended)

      What it covers

      • Full tuition for fall & spring semesters
      • Up to 4 years for first-year students
      • Other grants & scholarships apply first; Promise covers what's left

      Does not cover housing, fees, books, or summer courses — apply for other scholarships to help with those.

      How to get it

      1. Apply for admission to a participating UMN campus
      2. Complete the FAFSA (and renew every year)
      3. Submit the American Indian Scholars Program application
      4. Turn in the Tribal Affiliation form with proof of tribal citizenship

      Finish the FAFSA and Scholars application within 30 days of your first term starting.

      Program details American Indian Scholars application

      Going to UMN Morris? Morris has its own American Indian Tuition Waiver that covers tuition for enrolled members (and certain descendants) of federally recognized tribes.

      Where to next

      College Applications

      Schools close to home and across the country. Many accept the Common App. Ask your counselor about application fee waivers.

      Promise = eligible for the UMN Native American Promise Tuition Program. Tuition Waiver = UMN Morris American Indian Tuition Waiver.

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