Tribal land-grant community college preserving Aaniiih and Nakoda cultures while providing accessible post-secondary education.
Aaniiih Nakoda College offers associate degrees across eleven disciplines and vocational training through the Native American Career and Technical Education Program. The college provides Bachelor of Science, Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and Certificate Programs. Academic offerings include nursing, allied health, computer information systems, and industrial trades. The institution integrates Aaniiih and Nakoda language, culture, and history throughout its curriculum while maintaining rigorous academic standards comparable to larger universities.
ANC was founded to meet the post-secondary educational needs of the Fort Belknap Indian Community when off-reservation programs proved inadequate. The college is dedicated to a 'grow your own' philosophy, hiring talented community members to develop future leaders. It maintains a commitment to preserving and promoting Aaniinen and Nakoda lifeways while preparing students for success in American technological society. The college serves both enrolled tribal members and non-tribal students in a welcoming, culturally-grounded environment.
ANC operates several specialized programs including the Fort Belknap Extension Program (established 1998) focused on alternative crop research, a GIS/GPS program (est. 1996), and the Tribal Colleges & Universities Program (T-CUP) supporting STEM instruction. The college hosts KGVA 88.1 FM public radio, a men's basketball team in the Montana Tribal Colleges Basketball League, and Head Start programming. Research initiatives include the Aaniiih Nakoda Nicʔ-Mn Center for water research and the White Clay Immersion School for language preservation.
Admission requires an application, official transcripts from all prior educational institutions, a $10 non-refundable application fee, immunization records (2 MMR doses and TB test within 5 years), and proof of tribal enrollment for federally recognized tribe members. The college provides disability accommodations through Student Support Services and maintains FERPA-compliant records policies. Students have access to financial aid, scholarships, internship opportunities, and comprehensive student resources.