
Aaniiih Nakoda College (formerly Fort Belknap College) founded in 1984, is a tribal college located on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. ANC generally serves geographically isolated populations that have no other means accessing education beyond the high school level.
The college helps individuals to improve their lives by offering them an opportunity to maintain the cultural integrity of the Gros Ventre and Assiniboine Tribes as well as succeed in an American technological society.
ANC offers four certificate programs and 11 associate's degree programs. In 2010 7 students received certificates and 19 students received associates' degrees. As a small tribal college, Aaniiih Nakoda College has implemented an academic oriented, yet supportive culture. The student body includes approx 56 percent female students, 87 percent Native American students and 62 percent full-time students.
Aaniiih Nakoda College is a member of the AIHEC (American Indian Higher Education Consortium). The institution incorporates native culture into the curriculum and promotes cultural identity. Many talented young people have been hired by Aaniiih Nakoda from within the community; since the College is dedicated to a “grow your own†philosophy of developing the community's future leaders. However, the school is open to both tribal and non-tribal members.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $4,500. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $10 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $1,700-$2,100 per year
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $70 to $84 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
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Any Financial Aid | 80% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 77% | $4,008 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Aaniiih Nakoda College may provide services like:
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Community colleges offer a variety of career and transfer options for students. The following table shows the graduation and transfer-out rates for this school, versus those community colleges in Montana, which can be valuable information for determining which school to attend.
Aaniiih Nakoda College | Blaine County | Montana | |
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Graduation Rate | 42.1% | - | 26.9% |
Transfer-out Rate | 7.9% | - | 14.4% |
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

Get more information about the programs offered by Aaniiih Nakoda College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Commerce (A)
- Data Entry Technology
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer (A)
Construction Trades
- Carpentry (C)
Education
Engineering Technology
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Health and Clinical Professions
- Health Services (A)
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Natural Resources and Conservation
Precision Production
- Welding (C)
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Services
- Human Services (A)
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Aaniiih Nakoda College.
- Stone Child College in Box Elder, MT (59 miles away)
- Fort Berthold Community College in New Town, ND (283 miles away)