Fort Peck Community College

605 Indian Avenue, Poplar, MT 59255

Fort Peck Community College School Description

Fort Peck Community College (FPCC) is a public two-year tribally-controlled community college chartered by the government of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes.

The college is located in the town of Poplar, Montana, the capitol of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in north-eastern Montana.

Nine associate of arts, six associate of science, and ten associate of applied science degrees are offered by a well prepared and expert faculty.

The courses of study offered are directed to the economic and job opportunities in the Fort Peck Reservation area.

PHILOSOPHY
To meet the unique educational needs of Indian people, Fort Peck Community College believes that the opportunity for higher education must be provided on the reservation. Since many of the people choose not to leave their homeland, it is necessary that education be brought to them. FPCC is committed to preserving Indian culture, history, and beliefs, and to perpetuating them among the Indian people of all ages. FPCC promotes self-awareness through education necessary to build a career, a lifestyle, and to achieve a true sense of self-pride. Although FPCC does not deny anyone the opportunity for higher education, the institution’s primary purpose is to serve the American Indian population of the Fort Peck Reservation.

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Fort Peck Community College

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Fort Peck Community College is one of seven tribal community colleges in the state of Montana. The college is located on the Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Reservation in the northeast corner of Montana.

FPCC was chartered in 1978. It is a two-year institution that offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees, and one-year vocational training certificates.

FPCC holds accreditation by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Colleges. The institution is a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) and American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).

Focus and mission

The college's stated focus area is service to the local indigenous community, in part by making higher education accessible on the reservation itself, stating:

FPCC is committed to preserving Indian culture, history, and beliefs, and to perpetuating them among the Indian people of all ages. FPCC promotes self-awareness through education necessary to build a career, a lifestyle, and to achieve a true sense of self-pride. Although FPCC does not deny anyone the opportunity for higher education, the institution’s primary purpose is to serve the American Indian population of the Fort Peck Reservation.

This mission also includes providing occupational training that is customized to the kinds of employment available regionally, in view of the college's experience that many living on the reservation choose to remain in the area.

Programs

Fort Peck Community College has developed a variety of academic and vocational programs for local residents and businesses. In addition to 25 associate's degree programs, several vocational certificate programs are offered. In conjunction with Rocky Mountain College, Montana State University - Northern, and the University of Montana, articulation agreements allow students to acquire bachelor’s degrees in elementary education, business, technology, information technology and psychology.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Rockies
Setting:
Rural Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
77%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$1,940
Students Receiving Aid:
88%
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Fort Peck Community College Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Fort Peck Community College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 77%
Part-Time 23%
Race/Ethnicity
Other 85%
Caucasian 15%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%
African-American 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 96%
Out-of-State 4%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Fort Peck Community College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 1,940    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,440    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 500    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,164 71%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,574 41%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,476 82%  
Any Aid:
  88%  

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