# 25 CFR § 41.11: Who is eligible for financial assistance under this subpart?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-41.11

## Section

- **Citation:** 25 CFR § 41.11
- **Heading:** Who is eligible for financial assistance under this subpart?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 25—Indians > CHAPTER I—BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER E—EDUCATION > PART 41—GRANTS TO TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND DINÉ COLLEGE > Subpart B—Tribal Colleges and Universities

## Text

(a) A Tribal college or university is eligible for financial assistance under this subpart only if it:
(1) Is governed by a board of directors or board of trustees, a majority of whom are Indians;
(2) Demonstrates adherence to stated goals, a philosophy, or a plan of operation directed to meet the needs of Indians;
(3) Has a student body that is more than 50 percent Indian (unless it has been in operation for less than one year);
(4) Is either:
(i) Accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association determined by the Secretary of Education to be a reliable authority with regard to the quality of training offered; or
(ii) Is making reasonable progress toward accreditation according to such agency or association;
(5) Has received a positive determination after completion of an eligibility study; and
(6) Complies with the requirements of § 41.19.
(b) Priority in grants is given to institutions that were in operation on October 17, 1978, and that have a history of service to Indian people.

## Nearby sections

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- [25 CFR § 41.9 § 41.9 What is the purpose of this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-41.9.md)
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- [25 CFR § 41.19 § 41.19 How can a Tribal college or university establish eligibility to receive a grant?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-41.19.md)
- [25 CFR § 41.21 § 41.21 How can a Tribe appeal the results of an eligibility study?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-41.21.md)
- [25 CFR § 41.23 § 41.23 Can a Tribal college or university request a second eligibility study?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-41.23.md)
- [25 CFR § 41.25 § 41.25 How does a Tribal college or university apply for a grant?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-41.25.md)
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