Tribal community college preserving Aaniiih and Nakoda cultures while providing affordable post-secondary education.
Aaniiih Nakoda College offers associate degrees in 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 curriculum integrates preservation and promotion of A'anin and Nakoda languages, cultures, and histories throughout coursework.
Founded in 1984 by community leaders seeking to meet local post-secondary education needs, ANC is dedicated to providing quality education for Fort Belknap Indian Reservation residents and surrounding communities. The college maintains a 'grow your own' philosophy, hiring talented community members to develop future leaders. While open to both tribal and non-tribal members, the institution prioritizes cultural identity and Indigenous lifeways alongside technological competency.
ANC operates multiple federally-supported initiatives including the Fort Belknap Extension Program (established 1998) focused on alternative crop research, GIS/GPS Program (established 1996), and the Tribal Colleges & Universities Program (T-CUP) for STEM instruction. The college also hosts KGVA 88.1 FM public radio, Head Start Program, teacher training, and the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) program promoting self-sufficiency and cultural preservation.
Applicants must submit an online application with a $10 non-refundable fee, official transcripts from all prior educational institutions, immunization records (2 MMR doses and TB test within 5 years), and proof of tribal enrollment for federally recognized tribe members. The college requires disability accommodation requests be submitted confidentially to Student Support Services. All application materials must be received before admission consideration.