Paying for College
Learn more about Financial Aid and Scholarships for Native American/Alaskan Native students.
Merced College Financial Aid
Need help paying for college? The first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students may submit the FAFSA yearly from October 1st through March 2nd.
Scholarships On-Campus
Scholarships are sources of free money and do not have to be paid back. Students can apply for Merced College scholarships yearly from March through April. See the Scholarship section on our Apply for Aid page.
Native American/Alaskan Native Focused Scholarships
Students can also apply to outside organizations seeking to support tribal enrolled college students.
- American Indian Science and Engineering Society
- American Indian College Fund
- American Indian Education Fund
- American Indian Graduate Center
- American Indian Services Scholarship
- Association of American Indian Affairs
- Bureau of Indian Education Scholarship & Internship Opportunities
- Cobell Scholarship
- DAR American Indian Scholarship
- Indian Health Services Scholarship
- Wi’áaşal (Great Oak) Future Leaders Scholarship Fund
Tribal Scholarships
Most tribes provide scholarships to eligible tribal members attending accredited colleges and universities. For more information on eligibility criteria and deadlines, please contact your Tribal Scholarship Office.
Student Employment
Merced College offers a Federal Work-Study Program where students have the opportunity to earn money through part-time employment.
