ARC of EVENTS

Decision Day 2023

Thank you for sharing your celebration photos and congratulations to all our 2023 seniors! Be sure to visit our web page for Decision Day resources. mus.edu

Upcoming ARC of Events

College Application Weeks: October 2-13, 2023

Calling all college access site coordinators and counselors! Be on the lookout this September for the MUS College Access Welcome Kit! We are sending supplies to every school to support and celebrate college access efforts. mus.edu/college-access

Montana 10 is a Montana University System scholarship and student support program at multiple campuses across the Montana University System. The program offers academic, social, and financial support designed to help students succeed in college. Students who become Montana 10 Scholars will be part of a special group of students all across Montana leading the way in a new way of doing college—a kind of college where students have the financial support they need, where they can build community, and where they have the academic coaching to help them achieve their education goals and successfully launch their careers. 

To learn more about eligibility, participating campuses, and how you can help connect students, visit the school's web pages below.

• The University of Montana Western
• The University of Montana and Missoula College
• Helena College
• Montana State University Billings and City College
• Montana Technological University - TBA

Montana Post Secondary Educational Opportunities Council

Each spring, the annual Tribal College Fair Circuit is held in Montana. Students and exhibitors are invited to all seven tribal colleges.

• Aaniiih Nakoda College
• Blackfeet Community College
• Chief Dull Knife College
• Fort Peck Community College
• Little BigHorn College
• Salish Kootenai College
• Stone Child College

The college fairs focus on relationship building between students and professionals to support long-term success, and college and career availability, and they supply supportive personnel who can provide correct and accurate information. Amy Leary, the director of MPSEOC and Montana Tribal College team members have shared more information about the fairs below.

"The Montana Tribal College Circuit promotes an opportunity to explore college and career options after graduation if you are in high school, or currently enrolled at a Tribal College. The career aspect can ignite a change and growth in career possibilities, improving the workforce ratio amongst our high school and college students. The annual career and college fair travels through Indian country and enables our communities to explore opportunities that might not have been available without the college circuit. With the generous donation from Montana Tribal College partners, it is the only place to attend with the chance of earning a $500 CASH scholarship! All are welcome to attend!"  

Ali Smith | Admissions @ Blackfeet Community College | Montana Tribal College Team Chair  

"The Montana Tribal College Team has been partnering to host College & Career Fairs for over 15 years. This circuit of events started with about 18 exhibitors attending and has grown to over 70 exhibitors from year to year. This team of all seven Montana Tribal Colleges is a wonderful example of the true power of collaboration to better serve our students. Every year I am so humbled by the good work that our Montana Tribal Colleges and this team are doing. We are beyond thankful to all who have made this statewide annual circuit of events such a success. We could have never grown to expand this service to students without our close friends and partners: The Montana Tribal Colleges, MPSEOC College Members, Montana High Schools, Montana GEAR UP, Montana University System, American Indian College Fund, Office of Public Instruction, Reach Higher Montana & Montana Youth Apprenticeship, Montana Department of Labor & Industry, and so many more.  A heartfelt thank you to all who make this service to students possible. We hope to see you at these great events!"  

Amy Leary | Executive Director of MPSEOC - Montana Colleges

"The Montana Tribal College Circuit is so much more than a college fair circuit. It has been a conduit providing employers and educators the opportunity to visit Montana's Reservations, learn about each of our Tribal Nations, and truly create relationships with each of our amazing Tribal Colleges. There is nothing else like it in the nation and it wouldn't be possible without the hard work of MPSEOC and the Executive Tribal College Team!"  

~ Emily Ferguson-Steger | Director of Student Engagement @ The University of Montana | Montana Tribal College Team Liaison 

Click here for MPSEOC announcements.

FAFSA UPDATE

The FAFSA has undergone changes following the FAFSA Simplification Act to be implemented this fall. The National College Attainment Network is hosting the Better FAFSA Train-the-Trainer Summit on July 19 - 20, 2023 to provide comprehensive training for individuals working on FAFSA completion. In the 2024-25 form, the Student Aid Index will replace the Expected Family Contribution. There will also be new Federal Pell Grant eligibility for incarcerated students. Be sure to click the following link to read about all the changes and to watch for updates for the 2023-24 school year. https://studentaid.gov/help-center/answers/article/fafsa-simplification-act

SCHOLARSHIPS

Click on the scholarships below to view the full requirements and to apply!

Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarship Program - Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Scholarship recipients will receive up to $2,500 for an associate or technical degree/certificate. The priority deadline is June 15, 2023.

2 Plus 2 Honor Scholarship - Awarded annually to students who graduate with an associate degree from a 2-year campus of the Montana University System and want to continue their education. This scholarship waives tuition for 2 years at a qualifying 4-year institution. The deadline is June 30, 2023.