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ACE PROGRAM

Your Educational Options Begin Here!

Welcome to the Accessing Choices in Education (ACE) program at the American Indian Center of Arkansas. ACE is a five-year demonstration program funded by the U.S. Department of Education.

The ACE Program offers a variety of academic, training, and mental health services to enhance the lives of Native American youth in Arkansas. Whether you are in primary school or a graduating senior, we encourage you to explore the many resources we offer to prepare you for success. Our goal is to provide a standard of excellence through exceptional services that support Native American youth throughout their primary and secondary school matriculation. The ACE Program will begin accepting applications on April 1, 2021. If you are eligible for the ACE program, apply now!

Program Eligibility

Members of a federally-recognized-tribe, Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian
Descendants of a parent or grandparent who meet the above requirements
Permanent residents in Central or Northwest Arkansas
Indian youth in primary or secondary school
Youth 18 years or younger (will accept high school seniors that are 19 years old)

Service Area

Services will be offered to eligible students who reside in one of the following Central or Northwest Arkansas counties:

Student Sevices Contact Form

Name*
First
Email*
Are you Arkansas resident?*
- Yes
- No
Are you registered as a member of a federally recognized tribe, an Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian with a Certificate Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) or a Tribal Enrollment Letter?*
- Yes
- No
How did you hear about us? (optional)

What We Offer:

The ACE program provides a variety of educational choices tailored to each students academic needs.

ACT/SAT Test Preparation

Special Education

Education Programs

Tutoring

Concurrent and Dual Enrollment

Pre-Apprenticeships/Training Programs

And More

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

ACE Student Portal

Success Stories

“The AICA has kept me positive and chasing my dreams. Through their dedication of helping others become their best. I know they have helped me financially to overcome some hurdles that would not have been cleared without their help. I have stage 4 cirrhosis and disability pays nothing so I'm glad they are available to help me become self-sufficient again.”

JacquelineClient

"The AICA has played a very important role in my life for the past several years. From financial support to moral support and everything in between they have given me encouragement to reach my goals and become successful. I am very appreciative of everything they have done for me. "

RoseClient

"My name is Melissa. I am a Certified Pharmacy Technician, and a Registered Medical Assistant, currently attending school for Health Information Management/Billing and Coding. The American Indian Center of Arkansas, and their staff, have helped to make continuing my education a lot more obtainable. Through programs they have, I was able to meet educational requirements set by the schools I attended, and obtain the certification, degree(s), and licensure for the studies I've taken. I couldn't have done it without the AICA, and their help~ especially in the course I'm in now. I'm Thankful to Everyone within the American Indian Center of Arkansas, for helping me make my dreams possible. "

MelissaClient

"I couldn’t have graduated from UALR without all the help I’ve received from AICA. I’m working on my Master’s degree now. Thanks AICA for the caring and support!"

NancyClient

"The AICA team has always been there for me when I needed questions answered and I thank them for that. The phrase “Thank you” isn’t enough and so I strive to be a 4.0 student each term to show them just how much their support has meant in my life and my families."

ShawnClient

"If it wasn’t for this program it would be very difficult financially to continue my education. I am very thankful for The American Indian Center for all the support and training assistance that they have provided for me."

JusticeClient

"The American Indian Center of Arkansas training assistance will help me financially and give me the opportunity to continue my education to fulfill my dreams to become a Massage Therapist."

JeaneneClient

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