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| Historically, Indian education meant "assimilation." Learn about the history of Native American education. |
Throughout our country, Native American children travel each day for hours across rugged and remote areas to attend school. These students often lack the simplest tools — such as paper, pencils, and notebooks — needed to participate in class.
Years of struggle take their toll on students. Today, only 17% of Native American high school graduates begin college. Of these, only one in five makes it through the academic, emotional, and financial stresses of the first year.
Yet, like all our children, these youngsters are inspired by the dream of a better future. Since 1997, the American Indian Education Foundation (AIEF) has given hope to Native American students by providing the tools they need to succeed.
Yet, like all our children, these youngsters are inspired by the dream of a better future. Since 1997, the American Indian Education Foundation (AIEF) has given hope to Native American students by providing the tools they need to succeed.
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| With AIEF scholarships and mentoring, more Native American students succeed in college. Read our success stories! |
Services
- We provide essential learning materials to Native American students in need of all ages through the School Supplies service..
- We enable Native American students to attend colleges or technical schools nationwide by offering several Scholarship services. In addition, we offer a free guidebook available to students: Tools for Success — A Guide for High School Seniors, Families, Counselors and others… *
- We help college students stay in school through the Emergency Funds service, which enables post-secondary schools to provide one-time assistance to students facing financial difficulties.
- We offer small grants through the Tools of the Trade service to vocational/technical schools so they can provide professional supplies to Native American students who may otherwise be unable to afford them.
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About Paula Long Fox Paula Long Fox is Chairperson of the American Indian Education Foundation (AIEF). She has been a teacher and guidance counselor since 1980, primarily in schools with majority-Native American enrollment. Ms. Long Fox grew up in rural South Dakota. She received her Bachelor's degree in history and her Master's in School Administration and Counseling from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, S.D. |