# Tuition Benefits for Tribal Nations and Tribal Businesses

Support your workforce and your community with special tuition agreements that help individuals gain new skills and earn a degree while balancing work and family.

## Build talent from within

Investing in employee education can help tribal nations and tribal enterprises develop future leaders while supporting workforce recruitment, retention and long-term growth. Special tuition agreements help employees and eligible family members gain career-relevant education while continuing to live, work and contribute where they are needed most. 

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### Special tuition savings

Help make higher education more affordable through tuition agreements designed for tribal nations and tribal enterprises.

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### Flexible learning

Students can learn online while balancing work, family and community commitments.

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### Dedicated tribal support

Tribal Relations specialists provide personalized guidance from enrollment through graduation.

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### Career-relevant programs

Choose from programs in business, healthcare, education, technology and other fields that support tribal workforce needs.

## Education that fits your community

Whether employees work in tribal government, healthcare, education, hospitality, gaming or other tribal enterprises, flexible learning options help them continue their education without leaving the communities they serve. Personalized support and accessible learning options help students stay focused on pursuing their goals while building skills that supports their professional development and contributions to their communities. This aligns with the themes of flexible access, one-course-at-a-time learning, and dedicated tribal support highlighted in the University's tribal outreach materials.

## Leading with purpose: Gloria Littlemouse

Gloria Littlemouse's educational journey reflects the power of investing in people and community. As a University of Phoenix alumna, she has combined her passion for healthcare, education and Indigenous knowledge to make a meaningful impact on future generations—demonstrating how education can create lasting change both personally and professionally.

[Read Gloria's story](https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/alumna-gloria-littlemouse.html)
- [UOPX Alumna Gloria Littlemouse](/blog/alumna-gloria-littlemouse.html) — Alumni Chronicles | May 01, 2024 • 8 minutes

### Let's build opportunity together 

Learn how a special tuition agreement can support your employees, strengthen your workforce and help your tribal nation invest in future leaders.

[Connect with tribal relations](mailto:Patrick.Horning@phoenix.edu)