The U.S. Department of the Interior will assume management of tribal college funding previously administered by the Education Department, a structural shift that tribal leaders say could disrupt long‑standing programs. College presidents and tribal higher‑education officials warned the new oversight raises transfer timing, compliance and funding‑flow questions ahead of the next academic year. The change stems from a federal reorganization that reallocates specific Indigenous education programs to Interior, which will now administer funds, performance reporting and regulatory compliance. Tribal colleges expressed concern that operational disruption could hit student services, financial aid flows and workforce pipelines. Tribal institutions are calling for rapid interagency transition plans, clearer lines of authority and consultation protocols. The move will require quick law‑and‑policy work by counsel and finance officers to prevent gaps in payroll, grants and student support.