Legislation that would establish a Native American Scholarship Program was voted out of the House Committee on Postsecondary Education and Workforce on Friday.
If funded, House Bill 1399 would provide funds equal to resident tuition and fees to eligible applicants who:
- Are members of a federally recognized Indian tribe
- Have filled out a financial aid application; and
- Are enrolled in a Washington college, university or apprenticeship program
WSU staff, faculty and students declared their support for this bill during the committee hearing last month and noted how the bill will make a generational impact on tribal communities.
The bill now advances to the House Appropriations committee.