Tribal college leaders warned federal plans to move management of tribal-college funds from the Education Department to the Interior Department will cause disruption for institutions that rely on specialized support and stability. Administrators said the shift — one piece of the Education Department’s broader dismantling of programs — raises questions about continuity of funding, administrative processes and culturally specific supports for these institutions. Leaders expressed concern about program continuity and urged clear transition plans; tribal colleges educate large shares of Indigenous students and depend on predictable federal relationships to maintain enrollment and workforce pipelines. Key actors: Tribal college presidents, U.S. Departments of Education and Interior.