Lakȟól’iyapi Wahóȟpi Wičhákini Owáyawa Finance Manager & Montessori Guide
The Sitting Bull College in Fort Yates, North Dakota, offers academic andtechnical programs designed to serve and promote the Lakota/Dakotaculture, language and heritage. Instruction in the Lakota/Dakota culturepermeates all areas of study, allowing students to better grasp theirheritage by learning its language and history.Student life is dedicated to cultivating Native American identity.Students may join a number of clubs, including the American IndianBusiness Leaders, Ikce Oyate Culture Club, American Indian HigherEducation Consortium and more. Leadership opportunities are alsoavailable through the school’s Student Government Organization.Academics include a variety of undergraduate degrees in fields likeBusiness Administration, Environmental Science, Elementary/SpecialEducation, General Studies and many more.Admissions are open, allowing any student who has graduated from anaccredited high school or possesses a GED the opportunity to attend.Although devoted to the Lakota/Dakota tradition, the school welcomesstudents of all backgrounds.Certain programs in Criminal Justice, Practical Nursing, Early ChildhoodEducation and Teacher Education require criminal history backgroundchecks.Students who complete a FAFSA application may be eligible to receivefinancial aid through the form of grants, scholarships, loans and workstudy programs. To be considered for the North Dakota State StudentIncentive Grant students must apply by March 15 of the prior academicyear.