American Indian Outreach (AIO)

Basic Needs

 

American Indian Outreach (AIO) Mission

American Indian Outreach’s mission is to encourage and support Indigenous students like you on your journey toward educational success by creating awareness of available Maricopa Community Colleges programs, resources, and collaborative partnerships. We also serve as a bridge that communicates between and collaborates with tribal communities, educational institutions and related organizations, and community stakeholders to benefit Native students.

American Indian Outreach (AIO) Values

Advocacy and Collaboration

We champion student and community needs through internal and external community partnerships.

Cultural Awareness

We strive to create an inclusive culture on campus through presenters, conferences, and student clubs.

Commitment to Indigenous Communities

We provide our Indigenous communities with tools and skills that allow them to succeed.

 

American Indian Centers

We’re here to support your transition to college life and ensure you find the educational and cultural resources and support you need. Maricopa Community Colleges is committed to connecting you with the proper tools for personal and academic success.

The American Indian Institute (AII) works to minimize the cultural distance students may experience when leaving their home area. It offers American Indian students at MCC a support and resource center attuned to Native customs and culture. The institute is dedicated to helping students achieve college success.

For more information, call 480-461-7931 or email aii@mesacc.edu

The American Indian Program (AIP) is dedicated to meeting the ever-changing and diverse educational needs of American Indian students and communities. Its mission is to provide students at SCC with the academic and personal support they need to thrive and make the most of their college experience.

For more information, visit the Indigenous Cultural Center, ICC-203, email AIP@scottsdalecc.edu, or call 480-423-6531.

The American Indian Student Center (AISC) is here to help American Indian students stay on track and succeed by offering culturally relevant programs and activities. It coordinates outreach, support services, and student-focused programs.

For more information, call 602-305-5643 or email smc-aisc@southmountaincc.edu

American Indian Student Scholarships

Explore this range of scholarships designed to support Native students on their educational journey.

  • Eagle Feather Native American Endowment | All Colleges
  • James Adam Ross Memorial Scholarship | All Colleges
  • Jo and Warren Buxton Scholarship at Paradise Valley Community College
  • Janene Weinhold Tender Mercies Scholarship at Scottsdale Community College
  • Thomas Family Fund at South Mountain Community College

American Indian Student Clubs

Connect with your peers, celebrate your culture, and make lasting memories by joining an American Indian Club on campus.


Don't See Your College Club?
If you are interested in starting a club, contact Student Life and Leadership at your college for more information.

Partnerships for American Indian K–12 Students

Our partnerships with K-12 institutions provide students from 5th grade through high school with college-related experiences. These partnerships also provide high school-to-college bridge programs to help students earn transferable college credits while preparing them to transition to college.

The Salt River Junior ACE Program is a collaborative venture involving Scottsdale Community College and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC). The project engages 5th through 8th-grade students in a bridge program that offers valuable college-related experiences. To participate, students must be members of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRP-MIC), attend SRP-MIC schools, or be returning students.

Maricopa Community Colleges’ Hoop of Learning (HOL) Program is an early high school-to-college bridge program available at nine of the Maricopa Community Colleges. Since its establishment in 1995, it has sought to reduce economic and cultural barriers that American Indians may face while helping high school students transition to college. The program is Indigenous by design, based on a traditional Native American worldview of a circle (or hoop) of lifelong development. Its mission is to encourage, enable, and create conditions that empower American Indian students to complete high school and transition successfully to higher education.

If you don’t think a college degree is an achievable goal for you, this nationally recognized scholarship program might change your mind. Achieving a College Education (ACE) helps eligible students earn up to 24 transferable college credits before high school graduation.

Get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses on your high school campus or at your preferred Maricopa Community College. With Dual Enrollment, you can earn high school and college credits simultaneously.Our affordable tuition can save you thousands compared to other schools,while boosting your chances of academic success and helping you graduate college sooner.

Events Around the District

Arizona Tribal Education Departments

We have attempted to provide links to all tribal education departments. For those not available, we have included links to tribal main pages or related sites. Please contact tribes directly for specific information, such as scholarship applications, funding, and tribal identification.

Ak-Chin
Indian Community

42507 W. Peters and Nall Rd.

Maricopa, AZ 85138

520-568-1280

Cocopah
Indian Tribe

14503 S. Veterans Dr.

Somerton, AZ 85350

928-627-4973

cocoed@cocopah.com

Colorado River
Indian Tribes

26600 Mohave Rd.

Parker, AZ 85344

928-669-8831

Fort McDowell
Yavapai Nation

17771 E. Yavapai Rd.

Fort McDowell, AZ 85264

480-789-7105

Fort Mojave
Indian Tribe

P.O. Box 7066

Mohave Valley, AZ 86446

928-346-1121

tribaled1@ftmojave.com

Fort Yuma
Quechan Indian Tribe

628 Picacho Rd.

Winterhaven, CA 92283

760-572-5268

Havasupai
Tribe

P. O. Box 10

Supai, Arizona 86435

480-768-2082

Hopi
Tribe

123 Main St.

Kykotsmovi Village, AZ 86039

800-762-9630

Hualapai
Tribe

P.O. Box 179

Peach Springs, AZ 86434

928-769-2200

Navajo
Nation

Indian Rte. 100

Window Rock, AZ 86515

928-871-6386

Pascua Yaqui
Tribe

9405 S. Avenida del Yaqui

Guadalupe, AZ 85283

480-768-2082

Salt River Pima-Maricopa
Indian Community

10005 E. Osborn Rd.

Scottsdale, AZ 85256

480-362-2547

San Juan
Southern Paiute Tribe

01 Twin Buttes Dr.

Zuni, NM 87327

505-782-5998

Tohono
O'odham Nation

P.O. Box 837

Sells, AZ 85634

520-383-8650

Tonto
Apache Tribe

Tonto Apache Reservation 30

Payson, AZ 85541

928-474-5000

White Mountain
Apache Tribe

P.O. Box 250

Whiteriver, AZ 85941

928-338-5800

Yavapai-Apache
Nation

2400 W. Datsi St.

Camp Verde, AZ 86322

928-649-7111

Yavapai-Prescott
Indian Community

HC 65 Box 2

Pipe Springs, AZ 86022

928-643-6025

AIO Land Acknowledgement Statement

Maricopa Community Colleges acknowledges the land on which we are situated today as the land and home of the O’odham, Piipaash, and Yavapai. We take this opportunity to thank the original caretakers of this land, the Huhugam, and we offer our respect to all tribal nations of the past, present, and future.