Education & Indigenous Learning

Our Education and Indigenous Learning program strives to promote strong education foundations for all Tribal members, recognizing that it starts at the pre-kindergarten level and continues as a lifelong process.

CONTACT US:

907-452-8251 ext. 3185
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HOURS

8:00am-5:00pm
Monday-Friday

LOCATION

Chief Peter John Tribal Building
122 1st Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99701

Our Services

Scholarships

Higher Education

Adult Vocational Training (AVT)

Teacher Education Competitive Scholarship

Aviation Competitive Scholarship

Scholarship Opportunities for Interior Alaska Students

Adult Basic Education (GED Services)

The Adult Basic Education Program provides support for students seeking to complete high school equivalency examinations, or are in need of upgrades in basic core courses (math, English, etc.). For the current academic year, TCC provides Adult Basic Education funding consideration to tribal members enrolled to Birch Creek, Nenana, and Takotna.

Download Application (PDF 50kb)

TCC GO (Growing Our Own)

TCC GO focuses on providing career exploration activities and guidance for high school students. The program pays tuition for dual-credit courses (courses that meet both high school and college requirements), provides access to Pathful Explore (an online career exploration site), reimburses internet expenses and more.

Visit the TCC GO page for more information.

Youth Services

Summer Youth Employment Program

Summer Youth Employment Program – Guideline for Tribes

Get Driving Program

Cultural Program

To better serve the TCC region, Cultural Programs is developing programming to:

Help connect the TCC community to heritage-strengthening activities such as Native Youth Olympics
Pass on traditional craft skills
Center cultural knowledge development through activities – potentially including theatrical performances/presentations

Learn more at the TCC Cultural Program webpage.

Education Summit

Resources Shared at the 2026 Education Summit