Prepare for the next step in your career
Your tribal employer and University of Phoenix are working together to build educational pathways to help you pursue your career goals.
Ernest L. Stevens, Jr.
Chairman, Indian Gaming Association
Ernest L. Stevens, Jr.
Chairman, Indian Gaming Association
Prepare for the next step in your career
Your tribal employer and University of Phoenix are working together to build educational pathways to help you pursue your career goals.
Ernest L. Stevens, Jr.
Chairman, Indian Gaming Association
Find your program
Find your program
Tribal Operations Specialists to support you
Questions? Call us at 1-800-486-2145, Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm MST. Or send an email to: tribalops@phoenix.edu..We’re ready to help.
Tribal Operations Specialists to support you
Questions? Call us at 1-800-486-2145, Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm MST. Or send an email to: tribalops@phoenix.edu..We’re ready to help.
Annual Tuition Benefits
Your affiliation with a Native American, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian tribe, community or enterprise, may make you eligible for tuition savings at University of Phoenix. Resource fees (electronic courses materials and books) are waived, courtesy of University of Phoenix.*
$5,250
Max annual tuition covered by this benefit plus waived resource fees for all degree levels.
Undergrad
8 courses per year.
Earn your associate or bachelor’s degree.
Master’s
5 courses per year.
Prepare to lead in your field.
Doctoral
3 courses per year.
Reach the highest level of your education.
Choose from a wide range of program start dates beginning every 5-6 weeks. Because the best time to start school is when it fits your schedule. Pick your start dates
*For full eligibility requirements, please see our Terms and Conditions.
Ernie earned his degree – so can you.
“I am proud that I recently earned my Master of Management degree from the online degree program at University of Phoenix. I felt supported throughout my degree program and want to share my experiences with the University of Phoenix Tribal Operations Team.”
I have a very busy work schedule that includes considerable travel. Finishing this degree was not easy. However, the Tribal Specialists were invaluable with their immediate support. They provided resources that helped me stay engaged and on track for graduation. The team’s knowledge and patience in helping me work through the paperwork and financial aid process were like no other. They worked closely with my tribal office regarding funding and handled the details, leading to a very smooth process.
My goal is for more tribal citizens and employees to use education benefits to step into positions with more responsibility. University of Phoenix helps tribal communities develop internal talent pools so they can grow, and help their employees develop new skills and further advance their career within their Tribal community.
I look forward to an ongoing working relationship with the University of Phoenix and tribal students. I am ecstatic to say, “I am a Phoenix”!
Ernest L. Stevens, Jr.
Chairman, Indian Gaming Association
Master of Management | 2022
Frequently asked questions
We conducted research for two years to determine why only 15% of Native American college students who start a bachelor’s degree graduate, as compared to 24%-51% of Blacks and Asians. Based on this information, we formed a Tribal Operations Team whose sole responsibility is to mitigate the challenges we learned during those two years.[2]
[2] Thompson, M. N., Johnson-Jennings, M., & Nitzarim, R. S. (2013). Native American undergraduate students' persistence intentions: A psychosociocultural perspective. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 19(2), 218-228. doi:10.1037/a0031546
Based on the information we learned from years of research a tribal-specific success strategy was developed to provide individualized support specifically for our tribal students. A lack of academic preparation is only a small part of the challenges tribal college students face. Studies indicate that most tribal students drop in the first semester; however, our tribal students’ progress eight (8) percentage points higher than our non-tribal students.
Aside from the Tribal Operations Team, which is a significant benefit to our students, we offer a wide variety of career-focused degrees, single courses, certificates, professional development, and custom options that serve the specific needs of each of our tribal casino relationships. Our focus is on the academic success of our students.
We’ve been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org) for more than 45 years. Select business, education and nursing degree programs have also received programmatic accreditation.
Yes. If you are married and are employed at a Tribal casino, your spouse and children may be eligible for Tribal Casino tuition benefits.
Start by speaking to a UOPX Tribal Operations Specialist. They can answer questions about whether you qualify for the University’s tuition reduction and how to find out whether your employer offers tuition assistance. Fill out a request for information form, call 800.486.2145 Monday – Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or email your questions to TribalOps@phoenix.edu.
All you need is a reliable internet connection, a smartphone or computer.
Terms and Conditions
The University will provide the following Benefits to Client’s employees and members who enroll in the University (“Participating Employees or Members”). There must be an Addendum to the Agreement in place with Participating Entities for Associates to receive the tuition benefits set forth below (hereinafter referred to as the “Benefits”).
The University will provide the following Benefits to Associates defined as (i) any person who is in some way associated with a Participating Entity but is not necessarily a registered member; (ii) individuals who work for a Participating Entity but are not registered members; (iii) are a Participating Entity tribal member; or (iv) eligible to apply for a Participating Entity corporate scholarship dedicated to serving the tribal communities, who enroll in the University.
Participating Entities include Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian communities or any entity or organization that provides some education funding assistance to Associates who have an Addendum to the Agreement in place.
To be eligible for the Benefits, Associates must remain associated with the Participating Entity and (ii) must maintain attendance with the University defined as not taking a break longer than 365 days.
Benefits will apply to eligible Associates after the student has disclosed their appropriate affiliation with Participating Entity within the University’s Student Portal. If an Associate is currently enrolled in the University prior to the Effective Date and already disclosed their employer on the University’s Student Portal, the Associate will be required to select the appropriate Participating Entity’s name in the University’s Student Portal in order to receive the Benefits. After selection, the Benefits set forth herein will apply after the Effective Date of this Agreement upon enrollment in the next course.
The Benefits will apply to Associates who are receiving the standard University tuition rate and cannot be combined with any Alumni or Associate Transfer tuition rates, competency-based programs such as the MBA-CB or other competency-based programs the University may offer in its discretion, any other University offer or promotion or any other specific program exclusions set forth in the Academic Catalog.
Associates are subject to the University's admission and academic policies and procedures.
The University may change its tuition rates and fees at any time in its sole discretion.
The University may change the Benefits as set forth herein at any time upon providing thirty (30) days’ notice to Client and any Participating Entity. If the Benefits under this Agreement change Client and/or Participating Entity will inform its Associates as soon as practicable of the change in Benefits.
Associates may take up to eight (8) courses within any one Benefit Term for a tuition cap of $5,250 per Benefit Term. Any courses over eight (8) in a Benefit Term will be charged at the then current tuition rate for the undergraduate degree program billed in accordance with the applicable Addendum for the Participating Entity.
Associates may take up to five (5) courses within any one Benefit Term for a total tuition cap of $5,250 per Benefit Term. Any courses over five (5) in a Benefit Term will be charged at the then current tuition rate for the master’s degree program and will be billed in accordance with the applicable Addendum.
Associates may take up to three (3) Doctoral courses within any one Benefit Term for a total tuition cap of $5,250 per Benefit Term. Any courses over three (3) in a Benefit Term will be charged at the then current tuition rate for the doctoral degree program and will be billed in accordance with the applicable Addendum..
The University will waive resource fees each calendar year (defined as January 1st through December 31st) for Participating Employees until program completion so long as the Agreement is in place and the Participating Employee does not take a break in attendance for more than 365 days.
Taking more courses than the maximum allotted amount for each tuition cap in a Benefit Term will result in additional tuition charges. Please check with your Participating Entity for further information regarding your billing options and payment details with respect to the Benefits.
Please note: For students using VA benefits, certification of a course solely for monthly housing allowance will use a month of benefit entitlement.
If the Agreement or a Participating Entity’s Addendum is terminated Benefits will immediately cease and will no longer be available to Associates. Associates enrolled in the University as of the termination date will be responsible for payment of all fees and tuition costs (at the then current tuition rate) for their next course and the remainder of their program in accordance with University financial policies and procedures.