USU Uintah Basin & Ute Indian Tribe Education Department Partnership
USU Uintah Basin and the UIT ED DEPT are working together to provide benefits for Ute Tribe Members and Native American students. Tribal students can partner with the Ute Tribe Education Department coordinator and their USU advisor to create a personalized education plan that puts your needs first, including help with your application, scholarships, financial aid, and housing.
Education College Opportunity Program
The USU-UB UIT Education College Opportunity (EdCO) program is a partnership between Utah State University Uintah Basin (USU-UB) and the Ute Indian Tribe Education Department. The EdCO program is designed to help Native American students get set on a path toward degree completion. In addition, the EdCO program provides students of Utah State University an accessible, on their "turf," convenient way to access General Education courses.
There is no cost to students in the program; the EdCO program covers the cost of the courses and textbooks. Courses offered meet USU's general education requirements, and once a student is degree-seeking, the classes will apply toward an associate's and a bachelor's degree.
For help getting started, connect with:
Maygen Simm
Academic Advisor / Campus Resource Specialist - Roosevelt
Student Services
Eligibility
The EdCO program is available to enrolled members of the Ute Indian Tribe, descendants of the Ute Indian Tribe, employees of the Ute Indian Tribe, or members/descendants of other federally recognized Native American Indian Tribes.
How to Start
- Apply to USU as a NON-DEGREE SEEKING student.
- Complete the EdCO Application.
Continue Toward a Degree
After at least 2 semesters in the EdCO program with a minimum 2.5 GPA, students are able to apply to be a DEGREE SEEKING student.
- Apply to USU as a DEGREE SEEKING student.
- Pay the $50 application fee.
- Choose General Studies Associates as your degree.
- Select the Uintah Basin Campus as your preferred campus.
Ute Tribe Education Sponsorship Program
Enrolled members of the Ute Indian Tribe can qualify to be sponsored by the Ute Indian Tribe Higher Education Office.
Deadlines
For more information, contact:
Korin Shavanauex-Dunn
Ute Indian Tribe Higher Education Coordinator