A survey of transfer students conducted by the American Indian College Fund found that 75% of participating transfer students had not met with a staff or faculty member, or did not know who they could meet with at their current college to help them navigate the transfer process. In an effort to better support these and future transfer students, the College Fund is participating in National Student Transfer Week organized by the National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students.

The theme for this year’s National Student Transfer Week is “Unlocking Potential: Keys to the Transfer Journey” and has two key objectives: to celebrate the transfer student experience and enhance institutional support. To honor this theme, the College Fund is highlighting the work of tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) to support their transfer students, offering tips and advice for those considering transfer, and hosting two webinars to support transfer success. 

To create awareness about how to successfully transfer to a college or university, with opportunities to hear from other Native students who have navigated the process, the American Indian College Fund will host two webinars: Transfer 101 and a transfer student experience panel. Participants will also have access to a transfer process toolbox online. The College Fund is also creating awareness of transfer activities at TCUs by providing $2000 to institutions to assist transfer students by hosting on-campus events, augmenting transfer student resources, or compensating potential transfer student site visits. For more information on the webinars, visit https://collegefund.org/.