Updated 02/14/2003

NNTEP PURPOSE:

NNTEP is a unique funding program that provides services to Navajo students pursuing their educational degree, on or near the Navajo Nation. NNTEP makes it possible to earn a BA/MA degree on a part-time basis.

NNTEP signifies the need for preservation of the Dine' Language and culture by producing qualified Navajo teachers and administrators to be the role models and change agents within schools serving Navajo children. NNTEP also advocates for Teacher quality on behalf of the Navajo Teachers at the Tribal, State, and National levels.

NNTEP GOALS:

Our priority is to give support to Navajo Teachers who strive to become bilingual, bicultural, and certified educators. In addition, we support Educational administrators to complete their Master degrees.

The funding is non-need based and is available to those students who meet eligibility and academic requirements. Students responsibility is necessary to update and complete requirements per semester funding.

REQUIREMENTS OF NNTEP:

** IMPORTANT NOTICE **

Any student who applies must be in good academic standing with ONNSFA and Federal Funding programs.

Undergraduate students are required to take a Navajo Language or Navajo Culture emphasis concurrently with each college/university's teacher education courses.

The NNTEP policies do not fund students who are pursuing a second Master's degree.

Undergraduate students who have a desire to enter the education field may pursue a post-bachelors program with their first degree.

NNTEP ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

1st Step: Gain full (regular) admission into a participating college/university in the Education program. (NNTEP list)

Note: Each college/university have their own entry requirements and timelines. Consult with an advisor to obtain your program of study, official transcripts, and a letter of admissions for your degree program.

2nd Step: Submit six required documents to NNTEP. Only a complete packet will be accepted for a part-time funding. All documents submitted in a timely manner will be evaluated sooner.

NNTEP SIX DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

1. NNTEP Part-time Application Undergraduate (blue form) or Graduate (green form).

2. Official Letter of Admission to participating Institution.

3. Official Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB). /p>

4. Program of Study, with Advisor's signature.

5. Official Transcripts from previous Institutions.

6. Registration form for term applying for.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY:

Navajo Language or Culture Emphasis

As part of the NNTEP funding requirements, the applicant needs to complete an Emphasis in either Navajo Language or Navajo Culture, taken concurrently each semester with teacher education courses.

See your Dine' College advisor for program of study and admissions information.

 

BA & MA educational majors accepted by NNTEP:

~ Elementary Education

~ Early Childhood Education

~ Bilingual Multicultural Education

~ Special Education

~ Educational Leadership

~ School Counseling

~ Curriculum and Instruction

~ Library Science

~ Science and Math Secondary Education

~ Masters in Related Education Areas

Navajo Nation Teacher Education Program (NNTEP)

P.O. BOX 1870

Window Rock, AZ 86515

TOLL FREE: 1-800-243-2956