Section 4118. Attendance at post-secondary institutions by Native American students

1.  The  education  department  shall  select  students  for  attendance at post-secondary institutions from the several Indian tribes
  located within this state. In making such selection, due regard shall be
  had to a just participation in the privileges of this section by each of
  such  several tribes. If practicable, reference shall also be had to the
  population of  each  of  such  tribes  in  determining  such  selection.
  Eligibility  for  selection  shall  not  be  limited to Native Americans
  residing on reservations.
    2. No such student may attend  a  post-secondary  institution  outside
  this  state,  nor  one  that has not been approved by the New York state
  board  of  regents,  nor  may  he  be  supported  or  educated  at  such
  institutions  for a period exceeding four years unless he is enrolled in
  a program normally requiring five years of training.
    3. Such sum as may be appropriated for the support  and  education  of
  Native  American  students  in  such institutions shall be paid from the
  treasury, upon the audit and warrant of  the  comptroller,  on  vouchers
  approved by the education department.