Tribally controlled community college serving the Fort Peck Reservation with transfer-friendly degrees and vocational training.
Fort Peck Community College offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees, plus one-year vocational certificates across 30+ fields of study. The college emphasizes transfer pathways to four-year institutions through articulation agreements with Rocky Mountain College, Montana State University–Northern, and the University of Montana, allowing students to earn bachelor's degrees in elementary education, business, technology, information technology, and psychology. Faculty include full-time and adjunct instructors with PhDs, Master's degrees, and industry certifications. The college provides flexible scheduling with daytime, evening, and online classes to accommodate working students and families.
The main campus in Poplar features the James E. Shanley Tribal Library (opened 2012) with over 11,000 titles and online databases, a Wellness Center, and student services facilities. A satellite campus operates in Wolf Point. The college maintains housing for students and offers student organizations, cultural activities, and a retention program (Wa Wo Giya) to support academic success. The campus environment emphasizes preservation of Assiniboine and Sioux culture and provides free tutoring, financial aid assistance, and career counseling.
FPCC admits all applicants regardless of tribal affiliation. New students must complete an online application, FAFSA (school code 016616), provide official transcripts, and submit placement test scores (ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer). The college offers dual credit for high school juniors and seniors to earn college credits before graduation. Admissions processing typically takes one to three weeks. Returning students follow a streamlined process with Declaration of Major and transcript requirements. Contact: (406) 768-6370.
As a tribally controlled institution, FPCC prioritizes serving the Fort Peck Reservation and Northeast Montana while preserving Assiniboine and Sioux culture, history, and beliefs. The college operates an Agriculture/Extension Division supporting land-grant activities and agricultural training on the reservation. The James E. Shanley Tribal Library serves as a Congressional depository for U.S. Government documents and a major research center for the entire reservation community. FPCC is a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) and American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).