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Fort Lewis College Native American Tuition Waiver

Tuition waiver at Fort Lewis College for qualifying tribal citizens and children of enrolled citizens.

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Students & families · General optionAdult learners · General optionNative American & Alaska Native learners · Explicitly servedGraduate & professional students · Explicitly served

At a glance

Free if eligible
What it covers
The Fort Lewis waiver covers tuition; fees and other education and living expenses remain.
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Income / financial rules
Additional tribal-agency scholarships have separate applications, often including FAFSA and a Financial Need Analysis form.
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Who to check first
Be an enrolled citizen, or a child of an enrolled citizen, of a federally recognized Tribal Nation or Alaska Native Village.
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Application timing
Coordinate waiver documentation with the FLC admission or Graduate Studies process; no single deadline is stated on this page.
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How to apply

  1. 1
    Apply to Fort Lewis College and obtain admission before starting the waiver process.
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    Undergraduates upload tribal enrollment proof, or a descendancy form and the parent’s tribal documentation, through the admission process.
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    Graduate applicants submit waiver documentation through the Graduate Studies application process.
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What to watch for

The waiver cannot be combined with FLC merit tuition scholarships.
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Budget separately for fees, housing, meals, books and other expenses.
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Common questions

What is the main benefit?

The Fort Lewis waiver covers tuition; fees and other education and living expenses remain.

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Is there an income limit?

Additional tribal-agency scholarships have separate applications, often including FAFSA and a Financial Need Analysis form.

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When should I apply?

Coordinate waiver documentation with the FLC admission or Graduate Studies process; no single deadline is stated on this page.

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