The Native American Program is a student service program who s primary function is to recruit, retain, and graduate students from Eastern. These goals are accomplished by visiting targeted high schools, tribal communities, and participating in college and career fairs throughout the Pacific Northwest. Services Program staff assist students in a variety of areas as they pursue their educational goals. Students can apply for a full range of scholarship programs by completing Eastern s General scholarship application, as well as off campus financial aid and scholarship programs. American Indian and Alaskan Native students who are enrolled members of Federally Recognized Tribes and Alaskan Native Corporations are eligible to apply for funding through their respective funding agencies.
Students are responsible for contacting their funding agencies for application information.
The Native American Program can assist you and serve as a liaison in your behalf. Student Involvement Opportunities Speel-Ya Indian Student Organization is one of Eastern s oldest, active campus clubs. The group meets twice a month during the fall and winter terms and weekly during spring term. Speel-Ya provides social and cultural support for new and returning students, through a variety of activities. Wow, held Mother s Day weekend each year.