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NHSC Forgives Additional $1.3 Million in Student Debt 

 

NEWS RELEASE 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 2, 2021

CONTACT: Dr. Twyla Baker, President 
tbaker@nhsc.edu 
701.627.8095

NHSC Forgives Additional $1.3 Million in Student Debt 

New Town, ND – In August 2021, NHSC forgave more than $200,000 in debt relief for students that were enrolled in classes from fall 2020 through summer 2021. Recently, the college announced plans to forgive an additional $1.3 million in outstanding student balances for those enrolled from January 2014 through December 2019. Fall 2021 student balances are not included in the debt forgiveness plan. 

College costs are financed through Federal Pell Grants and other grants and scholarships. “While NHSC does not offer student loans, the school does offer payment plans for student balances. In the past, students were allowed to register for classes if they had outstanding balances, but only if it was less than $2,500. This debt forgiveness will allow them an opportunity to enroll in classes again or simply provide relief from student debt so they can start anew”, said Dr. Twyla Baker, NHSC President. “Our students persisted and thrived in the face of Covid-19, but it was clear to our leadership and Board of Directors that our students continue to be significantly impacted by the worldwide pandemic” Baker said. 

NHSC offers in-demand certificate programs and associate degrees as well as three bachelor’s degrees. The college offers high-quality cultural, academic, and vocational education and provides support to facilitate successful college careers. 

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Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College gives students a boost with new food pantry 

 

NEWS RELEASE 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 30, 2021 
CONTACT: Deanna Rainbow, Student Development/Retention Counselor – drainb@nhsc.edu 701-627-8036 

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College gives students a boost with new food pantry 

New Town, ND -- Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College (NHSC) has recently created a new avenue for student support on campus. The NHSC Food Pantry opened this Fall to assist current students that are in need of food, toiletries and other necessities. 

The College’s Student Development/Retention Counselor, Deanna Rainbow, has been working on developing this assistance for students out of need created from the pandemic. The College also offers emergency aid for students in need. The aid is funded by various grants and supports students who may need emergency assistance. 

Deanna Rainbow stated, “We are so pleased to be able to help our students in any way that we can. While the food pantry has just opened, there has always been a need for this kind of support on our campus. With the continued support on campus and throughout our community, we hope to see our food pantry continue to grow to help our students with more than just food and toiletry needs.” 

To donate items to the pantry, contact Deanna Rainbow at drainb@nhsc.edu. 

Located in New Town, ND, NHSC enhances quality of life and builds a strong and positive identity for the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nations that make up Three Affiliated Tribes. NHSC offers in-demand Certificate programs and Associate degrees as well as three Bachelor’s degrees. NHSC is the only TCU that offers an Equine Studies and Sustainable Energy Technologies programs. NHSC also offers a world-renowned Native American Studies program that covers three Native languages. 

NHSC students gain specialized training, get a jumpstart on their college careers or obtain Bachelor’s degrees. The college offers high-quality cultural, academic and vocational education and provides encouragement and support to facilitate successful college careers. 

The mission of Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College is a unique educational community founded in culture and spirituality that nurtures holistic student success. 

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Public Comment Notice - Business Licenses Code

November 24, 2021

To the Members of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation (MHA Nation):

Please take Notice that the Tribal Business Council of the MHA Nation has approved the attached Draft Business Licenses Code to be considered for enactment by the Tribal Business Council at its regularly scheduled Tribal Business Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.  

The Tribal Business Council is taking comments from the public on the proposed Business Licenses Code and will consider your comments when it takes final action on the enactment of the Code.  You shall have thirty days from the date of this publication to submit written comments by either hard copy or by electronic transmission to:     

Tax Department
MHA Nation
404 Frontage Road
New Town, ND  58763
Email: taxadmin@tax-mhanation.com

Comments must be in writing and must be signed by the individual submitting the comments.  Comments shall be received until December 23, 2021.  

See proposed code below:

Business License Code 3rd Reading

NHSC Updates Campus Library, Student Services

 

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 31, 2021

CONTACT:
Constance King-Gottschall, Ed.D.
Vice President of Student Services
cfrank@nhsc.edu
443-534-5769

NHSC Updates Campus Library, Student Services

New Town, ND -- Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College has updated its community library and moved all student services together in one convenient location.

Used by students and members of the Fort Berthold Reservation community, the Singing Spring Library is home to the MHA Nation special collections, which include cultural materials and books. Admissions, registrar, financial aid, MHA Pathways and the vice president’s office now are co-located in the former women’s dorm.

“When the COVID-19 pandemic caused closure of our campus, we used the time to make some much needed updates,” said Constance King-Gottschall, Ed.D., vice president of Student Services. “We recently held an open house so students and the community could tour the renovated spaces. These enhancements are another example of NHSC’s commitment to being a valuable resource for our community and to providing the best possible learning environment for our students.”

NHSC enhances the quality of life and builds a strong, positive identity for the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nations or Three Affiliated Tribes. NHSC offers in-demand certificate programs and associate degrees as well as three bachelor’s degrees. The college offers high-quality cultural, academic and vocational education. NHSC provides encouragement and support to facilitate successful college careers.

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NHSC Responds to Impact of the Pandemic by Forgiving Student Debt

 

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Aug. 19, 2021

CONTACT: Dr. Twyla Baker, president
tbaker@nhsc.edu
701.627.8095

NHSC Responds to Impact of the Pandemic by Forgiving Student Debt

New Town, ND – To assist students still recovering from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College (NHSC) has forgiven outstanding student debt, allowing students to begin the 2021-22 academic year free from previous tuition-related obligations.

“Our students have faced considerable personal losses as a result of the pandemic,” said Dr. Twyla Baker, NHSC president. “They’ve had the added pressures of illness, homeschooling their children and many other hurdles. They have been challenged in so many ways, and we are thankful we can use Covid relief funding to help them begin anew.”

NHSC does not provide student loans. College costs are financed through Federal Pell Grants and other grants and scholarships. The college offers payment plans for student debt but has opted to forgive more than $200,000 in outstanding debt in advance of the upcoming school year.

NHSC enhances the quality of life and builds a strong, positive identity for the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nations or Three Affiliated Tribes. NHSC offers in-demand certificate programs and associate degrees as well as three bachelor’s degrees. The college offers high-quality cultural, academic and vocational education. NHSC provides encouragement and support to facilitate successful college careers.

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