As of Spring 2023, members of Idaho’s five federally-recognized Native American tribes (Coeur d’Alene, Kootenai, Nez Perce, Shoshone-Bannock, and Shoshone-Paiute) are eligible for the Native American Scholarship.
- New applicants to Boise State will be considered based on the information on their admission application.
- Continuing students may complete the Native American Scholarship Application (pdf) and provide documentation of Tribal Membership to Student Financial Services through one of the following methods:
- Fax: (208) 426-3050
- Mail: 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID, 83725-1246
- In person: Administration Building Room 101
- This scholarship never requires students to reapply.
- Once approved, eligible degree-seeking Native American students may attend Boise State at the tuition rate of $60 per credit plus all activity and other course fees. Note: Starting in Fall 2024, eligible students will only pay activity fees with no additional per-credit cost.
- Also starting in Fall 2024, Boise State will offer a new non-resident scholarship for up to ten members of the original Boise Valley inhabitants. This includes registered members of the following tribes: Burns Paiute of Oregon, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs of Oregon, Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone of Nevada, Shoshone-Paiute Tribe of Nevada. Click here to apply for the non-resident scholarship.
- Courses listed on the Alternative Fee Programs Website are not eligible for the scholarship.
- Please contact Student Financial Services if you have questions or need assistance.
- For more information, please see the Native American Scholarship FAQ Page on the Financial Aid website.
Fall 2023-Spring 2024 Native American Scholarship Rates: Undergraduate and Graduate
| Number of Credits | Tuition | Activity/Facility Fee | Total Cost |
| 1 | $60 | $129.12 | $189.12 |
| 2 | $120 | $258.24 | $378.24 |
| 3 | $180 | $387.36 | $567.36 |
| 4 | $240 | $516.48 | $756.48 |
| 5 | $300 | $645.60 | $945.60 |
| 6 | $360 | $774.72 | $1,134.72 |
| 7 | $420 | $903.84 | $1,323.84 |
| 8 | $480 | $1,032.96 | $1,512.96 |
| 9 | $540 | $1,162.08 | $1,702.08 |
| 10 | $600 | $1,291.20 | $1,891.20 |
| 11 | $660 | $1420.52 (full time flat rate) | $2,080.52 |
| 12 | $720 | $1420.52 (full time flat rate) | $2,140.52 |
| 13 | $780 | $1420.52 (full time flat rate) | $2,200.52 |
| 14 | $840 | $1420.52 (full time flat rate) | $2,260.52 |
| 15 | $900 | $1420.52 (full time flat rate) | $2,320.52 |
| 16 | $960 | $1420.52 (full time flat rate) | $2,380.52 |
| 17 | $1020 | $1420.52 (full time flat rate) | $2,440.52 |
| 18 | $1080 | $1420.52 (full time flat rate) | $2,500.52 |
Summer 2024 Native American Scholarship Rates: Undergraduate and Graduate
| Number of Credits | Tuition | Activity/Facility Fee | Total Cost |
| 1 | $60 | $106.65 | $166.29 |
| 2 | $120 | $213.30 | $333.30 |
| 3 | $180 | $319.95 | $499.95 |
| 4 | $240 | $426.60 | $666.60 |
| 5 | $300 | $533.25 | $833.25 |
| 6 | $360 | $639.90 | $999.90 |
| 7 | $420 | $746.55 | $1166.55 |
| 8 | $480 | $853.20 | $1333.20 |
| 9 | $540 | $959.85 | $1499.85 |
| 10 | $600 | $1066.50 | $1666.50 |
| 11 | $660 | $1173.15 | $1833.15 |
| 12 | $720 | $1279.80 | $1999.80 |
| 13 | $780 | $1386.45 | $2166.45 |
| 14 | $840 | $1493.10 | $2333.10 |
| 15 | $900 | $1599.75 | $2499.75 |
| 16 | $960 | $1706.40 | $2666.40 |
| 17 | $1020 | $1813.05 | $2833.05 |
| 18 | $1080 | $1919.70 | $2999.70 |