This research builds a narrative of a nationwide study on tuition waiver and tuition assistance programs. The authors administered a survey to long-standing and newly implemented tuition waiver programs within universities that identified limitations and opportunities. The purpose of this study is to highlight the varied approaches to administering tuition waivers for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) students. This study will inform how tuition waiver initiatives impact AI/AN student success at mainstream institutions of higher education. The research questions that guided this study are: (1) How are active tuition waivers for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) students administered? (a) What are the criteria of tuition waivers? and (2) How have active tuition waivers impacted AI/AN student enrollment and success? This study affirms tuition waivers are impactful for AI/AN students. Tuition waivers are specific to the institution and both internal and external factors, such as federal or state legislation or existing relationships with Tribal nations, including local or regional proximity to the institution. This research provides context and support for Washington State to consider implementing a statewide tuition waiver to broaden Native student access to higher education.