Native Student Resources

Arizona Tribal Contacts & Enrollment for Students

Your tribe will be an important resource for you as you look for ways to fund your education. Some tribes offer financial help for students that are enrolled in their tribe, and scholarships for Native American students often require proof of Tribal Membership or proof of Native Heritage in order to be considered. Start communication with your tribe as soon as possible to make sure you don’t miss any scholarship or financial aid deadlines.


Enrollment

 

Enrolling with your Tribe is often required for access to programs and benefits offered to Tribal Members. Each Tribe has its own processes for enrollment and to determine eligibility for membership. The U.S. Department of Interior has general information on the Tribal Enrollment process, but to obtain information about your eligibility for membership, you must contact your Tribe.


Tribal Contacts

 

Check out the list below of Federally Recognized Tribes in Arizona to find out who to contact for help navigating Tribal Membership and Tribal Aid for education. We recommend calling first to make sure the contact listed below is still the best person to reach out to.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Serina Preciado
(520) 883-5050

Pueblo of Zuni
Bernadette Panteah
(505) 782-7202

Quechan Indian Tribe
Cyndee Miller
(760) 572-0213

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Melody Herne
(480) 362-2500

San Carlos Apache Tribe
Flora Talas
(928) 475-2336

San Juan Southern Paiute Trbe
Candeloria Lehi
(928) 212-9794

Tohono O’odham Nation
Jeffers Choyguha
(520) 383-8650

Tonto Apache Tribe
Tribal Secretary
(928) 474-5000

White Mountain Apache Tribe
Derrick Leslie
(928) 338-5800

Yavapai Apache Nation
Cindy Eaton
(928) 649-711

Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe
Jerry Brown
(928) 515-7103