USDA Extends Aid Tracking for Tribal College Students
Published Date: 4/7/2026
Notice
Summary
The USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations wants to keep collecting info for the 1994 Tribal Scholars Program, which helps Native American students. They’re asking for more time to continue this work and want your thoughts by June 8, 2026. No big changes or costs are expected, just a smooth extension to keep supporting tribal scholars.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
1994 Tribal Scholars Program Extended
USDA's Office of Tribal Relations intends to request an extension of its information collection so the USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program can continue supporting eligible students. The program offers scholarships and paid training internships for up to 4 years for students studying food, agricultural, natural resources, and related fields, and has eligibility rules such as being at least 16 years old, completing 640 hours of occupation-related work experience, maintaining a 2.5 GPA, and being a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident while enrolled at a 1994 Tribal Land-Grant College or University. Comments on the extension must be received by June 8, 2026.
Application Time Burden Estimate
The USDA estimates the public reporting burden for this collection is 1.3 hours per response. The agency expects 170 applications to generate 510 responses and estimates a total annual burden of 663 hours from applicants and supporting respondents (high school/college applicants, teachers, guidance counselors, college professors, and college officials).
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