Native American Higher Ed
The Native community at Cosumnes River College includes students, staff, faculty and alumni from a variety of tribal/cultural backgrounds. Native American Higher Ed Resources (NAHER) promotes academic, personal, and career success to Native American students. Culture and education both play an intrinsic role in the development of life and what transpires to one reaching their full potential and career endeavors. NAHER resources and services focus on cultivating student success, developing personal well being, and embracing culture for Native American students.
Resources available at the NAHER office:
- Book rentals and vouchers
- School supplies such as paper, folders, pens/pencils etc.
- Priority counseling appointments
- Print cards
- Safe place for students to grab a free snack and drink, or just check in
Native American Scholarships
Scholarships Available to Students of Native American Descent
The following are outside (non-CRC) scholarships for Native American students.
American Indian Graduate Center
Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars Scholarships
Association on American Indian Affairs
Contact
phone: (916) 691-7027
crc-nativeresources@crc.losrios.edu
Gladis Sanchez
Student Support Specialist
Access Center/ Native Resources
(916) 691-7076
sancheg@crc.losrios.edu
Alexadria Raya-Franklin
Student Personnel Assistant
Access Center/ Native Resources
(916) 691-7027
rayafra@crc.losrios.edu
Crystal Martinez-Alire, Ed.D
EOPS Counselor
(916) 691-7045
martinc2@crc.losrios.edu
Hours
Monday to Thursday:
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday:
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Location
Student Support Center
Library Building, L 125D
Support Services
- Business Services
- CalWORKs
- Career and Transfer Center
- Child Development Center
- Computer Labs
- Dream Center
- DSPS
- EOPS and CARE
- First Year Experience (FYE)
- Fresh Success/CalFresh
- Homeless Youth Success
- MESA
- Native American Higher Ed
- NextUp/Foster Youth Services
- Peer Mentoring
- Puente Project
- Safe Spaces
- Student Access Center
- Umoja Diop Scholars
- Upward Bound
- Veterans Resource Center
- WEAVE Confidential Advocate