Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How is NANRP organized?

Q: How is NANRP different from other programs on campus that provide services to Native American students?

Q: Does the NANRP offer scholarships?

Q: If I am a Native American student enrolled (or interested in enrolling) in the College of Forestry and Conservation how do I get access to NANRP? Do I have to sign up for its services?

Q: Do I have to pay for use of NANRP services?

Q: How would I benefit from NANRP?

Q: How is NANRP organized?

A: The NANRP staff consists of a Program Leader that works full time in the main Forestry office, and a graduate assistant who works part-time during the academic year. The open door policy of the NANRP means a student can come to our office ( Forestry Building, Room 108) and meet with either the Program Leader or the graduate assistance to arrange any needed services and support.

Q: How is NANRP different from other programs on campus that provide services to Native American students?

A: The NANRP provides specialized services and support to Native American students in the College of Forestry and Conservation (CFC). For example, the Program Leader or the NANRP graduate assistant can assist in locating internships and seasonal jobs in a student's area of interest with agencies such as the USDA Forest Service or with a tribal Natural Resource Departments. Some services offered by the NANRP are also offered by American Indian Student Services (AISS) and the TRIO Student Services (TRIO SSS) such as financial and academic advising, and each student can decide which program he/she wants go to for these common services. The NANRP works closely with AISS, the Native American Studies Department, and EOP to provide comprehensive services and resources to Native American students in the CFC. If the NANRP does not directly provide a service a student needs we will refer the student to the proper student support service on campus.

Q: Does the NANRP offer scholarships?

Currently the NANRP does not offer scholarships but we do conduct scholarship searches for students. We also offer our students assistance in preparing and applying for scholarships.

Q: If I am a Native American student enrolled (or interested in enrolling) in the College of Forestry and Conservation how do I get access to NANRP? Do I have to sign up for its services?

A: All you have to do to take advantage of the services offered by the NANRP is to either contact the Program Leader, Rachel Smith, or just drop by the NANRP office in the Forestry Building (Room 108). If you decide you need a tutor, if you need assistance locating an internship/seasonal work or if you simply want to talk, the NANRP staff is always willing to listen and help. The NANRP staff tries to meet new Native American students entering the CFC at the new student orientation to explain how our program operates, but on occasion we do not have the opportunity to meet everyone. If you are not sure how the program can help you, please come by the office and we will explain how we will work with you to meet your academic and personal needs.

Q: Do I have to pay for use of NANRP services?

A: No. All NANRP services are free.

Q: How would I benefit from NANRP?

A: The NANRP can provide students with:

• Opportunities to meet other Native students enrolled in the College of Forestry and Conservation and on campus
• Tutoring services
• Academic and financial aid advising
• Scholarship searches
• Internship and seasonal job placement
• Career counseling
• Referral services (information on services and resources available on campus and in the community)