Indigenous Education Programs
Hoop of Learning Program
The Hoop of Learning Program is a college bridge pathway program in partnership between the UNL Tribal Extension Office and Southeast Community College. This program is open to Indigenous 11th and 12th grade students in the Lincoln Public School District and provides students with the opportunity to receive both high school and college credit by enrolling in courses at Southeast Community College.
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UNL Indigenous Pathway Program
The UNL Indigenous Pathway Program provides an entryway office for Indigenous people who are interested in enrolling at the University of Nebraska. This entryway is located at the UNL Tribal Extension Office in the Heartland Center for Leadership Development, 3110 N. 40th Street, Lincoln, NE 68504. The program provides a culturally welcoming environment that assists Indigenous students and their families with the admissions process that includes financial aid, scholarships, and support services to become a student at the University of Nebraska.
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Intertribal Youth Council of Nebraska
The Intertribal Youth Council of Nebraska aims to empower Indigenous youth through cultural awareness, education support, health promotion, and career development initiatives. The council, made up of Indigenous middle and high schoolers grades 7-12, will serve as a vital resource for Indigenous youth to help them to have a voice in shaping issues that impact their lives and the lives of their families.
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UNL Applied Science Online Degree Program
This online program provides tribal students the opportunity to take classes from the convenience of their homes or at the Nebraska Indian Community College’s computer labs. Applied Science is one of the most flexible majors, allowing you to choose from several areas of emphasis: Food, Animal and Plant Science, Current and Emerging Technologies, Ecosystems Science and Management, or Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Economics.
