The Education Department’s decision to transfer oversight of tribal college funding and programs to the Department of the Interior has raised alarm among tribal college leaders, who say the move could disrupt longstanding grant flows, technical assistance and culturally specific supports. Tribal institutions worry the shift will fragment relationships and slow funding decisions critical to student services and campus operations. College presidents and associations urged clear implementation plans and consultation with tribal stakeholders. Leaders emphasized that even well‑intended reorganizations can produce gaps in service delivery for institutions already operating with tight budgets and limited administrative capacity.