Education

Yaqui Education Services

UPCOMING PARENT TASK FORCE MEETING

Join your Tucson Yaqui Education Services staff for our Monthly Parent Task Force meeting. The meeting will be at Itom Mahtawapo, at 5100 W. Calle Tetakusim, Tucson, Az, 85757, from 5:30 to 7 pm. Come early to enjoy dinner with us from 5:30 to 6 pm. All Yaqui parents from all school districts are welcome!
For more information, call (520)879-5706. We hope to see you there!

K-12 Program

Eligibility Requirements

  • Pascua Yaqui Tribal Member
  • Enrolled in a K-12th Grade School
  • Signed Release of Information Form

Program Services

Financial Assistance:

  • Academic Participation Fees
  • Sports & Extracurricular Fees
  • Credit Recovery Courses
  • Graduation Cap and Gown
  • Monthly Sun Tran Bus Passes (Tucson Area Only)
  • Special Request

Education and Advocacy:

  • Home/School Liaison
  • Truancy Intervention
  • In-School Staff

Student/Parent Services:

Higher Education Assistance Program

Eligibility Requirements

  • Pascua Yaqui Tribal Member
  • Admitted to Educational Institution
  • Pursuing a Progressive Degree
  • High School Diploma/GED

Program Services

  • Financial Assistance for the attainment of a progressive degree, beginning with an Associate’s Degree (AA)
  • Assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Assistance with the external scholarship process
  • Recruitment and Outreach Services
  • Referral to College Resources

Note: Services are based on the availability of Tribal Funds. Further Program requirements may be requested.