Native American Tuition Waiver (Fort Lewis College)

Free tuition at Fort Lewis College for enrolled citizens, and children of enrolled citizens, of any federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native village; no Colorado residency required.

How much

Full tuition (2026-27: $8,328 in-state / $21,024 out-of-state)

Who qualifies

• Enrolled citizen, or child of an enrolled citizen, of a federally recognized American Indian Tribal Nation or Alaska Native Village
• Must be admitted to Fort Lewis College (Durango, CO). No state residency requirement.
• For students starting college, undergrads, grad students, transfer students

When to apply

Apply any time Submit tribal documentation after admission, before the term starts; the current page states no exact deadline.

How to apply

1. Apply and be admitted to Fort Lewis College, then upload tribal enrollment documentation (both sides of your enrollment card, CIB, or tribe letter with enrollment number) to your admission portal
2. Descendants submit the Affirmation of Descendancy form with a parent's enrollment documentation
3. Graduate students submit through the Graduate Studies application

What you'll need

membership

Last checked

October 5, 2026, against the official page (fortlewis.edu) and page 2