7 U.S.C. § 3222e — New beginning for tribal students

The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given such term in section 5304 of title 25).1

The term “land-grant college or university” includes a 1994 Institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–382; 7 U.S.C. 301 note)).

The term “Tribal student” means a student at a land-grant college or university that is a member of an Indian tribe.

The Secretary^* may make competitive grants to land-grant colleges and universities^* to provide identifiable support specifically targeted for Tribal students.

A land-grant college or university that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require.

A land-grant college or university that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to support Tribal students through—

A land-grant college or university that receives a grant under this section shall provide matching funds toward the cost of carrying out the activities described in this section in an amount equal to not less than 100 percent of the grant award.

No State shall receive, through grants made under this section to land-grant colleges and universities located in the State, more than $500,000 per year.