Section 390.1251 - Waiver of tuition for North American Indians; qualifications; participation of federal tribally controlled community college; eligibility for reimbursement(1) A Michigan public community college or public university or a federal tribally controlled community college described in subsection (2) shall waive tuition for any North American Indian who qualifies for admission as a full-time, part-time, or summer school student, and is a legal resident of the state for not less than 12 consecutive months.(2) A federal tribally controlled community college may participate in the tuition waiver program under this act and be eligible for reimbursement under section 2a if it meets all of the following:(a) Is recognized under the tribally controlled community college assistance act of 1978, Public Law 95-471, 92 Stat. 1325.(b) Is determined by the department of education to meet the requirements for accreditation by a recognized regional accrediting body.1976, Act 174, Eff. 8/1/1976 ;--Am. 1978, Act 505, Imd. Eff. 12/13/1978 ;--Am. 1993, Act 106, Imd. Eff. 7/15/1993.