American Indian Student Services was created with the goal of supporting American Indian students, promoting high expectations and high standards for all. Many students utilize this office for assistance with the financial aid process, scholarship searches, academic advising and academic advocacy, mentoring, community resources, and tutoring referral.
TRiO Student Support Services is part of a national effort by the U.S. Department of Education to make the opportunity for success in college available to low-income and first generation students, and/or students with disabilities. The gateway to the program is a class in study skills called Learning Strategies for Higher Education. Other services provided to students include academic advising, tutoring, career information, help with financial aid concerns, workshops, and help understanding academic policies and procedures. Formally known as Educational Opportunities Program (EOP).
American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center is a National Center through the Rural Institute that provides information, training, and assistance to programs like Vocational Rehabilitation, employment and related services.
Native American Center of Excellence NACOE is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase the representation of American Indians and Alaska Natives in the field of pharmacy as practitioners, researchers and faculty, and to improve the quality of health care received by Indian people.
Research Opportunities in Science for Native Americans ROSNA (pdf) was established to provide support for American Indian Science students at all levels.
Native American Studies offers academic advising, financial aid advising, and personal counseling to Native American students. Advisors work closely with other campus services to provide a strong base of support for students. The NAS building is open to students and provides computers, phone, copying, lounge, and a message center for student use.
The Native American Natural Resource Program (NANRP) mission is to provide Native American students enrolled in the College of Forestry and Conservation with educational opportunities and support that will assist and guide them as they earn their undergraduate degree. Services include tutoring, mentoring, academic and financial aid advising, internship and seasonal job placement, and scholarship searches.
Multicultural Advising provides assistance and counseling to a diverse population of foreign and minority students. Services provided include academic advising, cross-cultural counseling, tutoring referrals, and special language assistance.
The American Indian Peer Mentor Program helps new and transfer students (primarily tribal college) adjust to university life. Students attending UM for the first time are encouraged to participate.