Native American Center
Who We Are
The Native American Center (NAC) offers support services to all students at all NMHU branches. The NAC assists with academic and financial aid opportunities, as well as social interaction through clubs and organizations. Our goal is to foster leadership, visibility, and resources to help students succeed.
The NAC provides support and guidance for faculty and staff to promote cultural awareness and understanding of Native American cultures. Additionally, we collaborate on workshops, trainings and campus events with faculty, staff and other departments.
To promote higher education opportunities, NMHU has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with tribal governments. The MOU provides a tuition waiver to increase successful completion and retention rates among NMHU Native American students.
MOU Requirements: Click here.
Contact Information
Native American Center
Phone: (505) 454-3192
Email: nativecenter@nmhu.edu
Current Hours
Felix Martinez Building Room 160
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FAQs
Q: Where can I get more information about a MOU tuition waiver?
A: You may contact the NAC or NMHU’s financial aid office for more information.
Q: Whom do I contact to get the waiver?
A: Contact your tribal education director.
Q: Does the tuition waiver cover summer courses?
A: The waiver covers fall and spring semesters only.
Q: Is the Indigenous Student Union Club only for Native American students?
A: No, the Indigenous Student Union Club welcomes all NMHU students.
Q: Where can I get information about scholarships?
A: The NAC has provided a list of scholarship links at your disposal to research and apply for below.
Native American Scholarship Tips
- Never give out credit card information to apply or pay for a scholarship service.
- Look out for scholarships from your tribal education office, community organizations, banks and academic departments.
- Apply to many scholarships as possible to increase your odds of receiving them. You may not get every scholarship that you apply for.
- Be aware of scholarship deadlines. Check if the scholarship has a “received by” or “postmarked by” deadline.
- Most scholarships require a minimum of a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA. Keep your grades up and be sure to review eligibility requirements on each scholarship application.
- Proofread your personal statements. If time permits, visit the writing center or have an instructor review your essay.
- For scholarships that require recommendation letters, provide recommenders with two weeks to write a recommendation after they accept. Also, inform them about the scholarship you are applying for.
- Present yourself professionally by cleaning up your email address, maintaining a professional photo, and reviewing your social media presence. First impressions are crucial.