School Counselors & Educators
School Counselors & Educators
Indian Education Staff or Native American Community Agency Staff
Indian Education Staff & Native American Community Agency Staff
College Access Partners or Independent College Consultants
College Access Partners & Independent College Consultants
High School Students or Families
Students & Families
A Central Resource for Native American College Planning
At CollegeBound Journey®, we believe that Native American college planning must go beyond academics—it must honor identity, culture, and connection. With this in mind, we provide culturally responsive tools that help school counselors and Indian Education staff support Native students in ways that are both meaningful and personalized. In addition to ready-to-use lesson plans, educators gain access to scholarship databases and college search tools that prioritize cultural fit and belonging. As a result, students are not only better informed—they feel more confident, empowered, and supported as they navigate their path to higher education.
CollegeBound Journey® saves counselors and educators hours of research by giving students instant access to Native-specific colleges, scholarships, and pre-college programs—all in one place.
Why Educators Trust CollegeBound Journey® for Native American College Planning
CollegeBound Journey® is a trusted partner in Native American college planning—specifically created to support educators in guiding students through culturally grounded pathways to higher education. Importantly, it was developed with direct input from school counselors and Indian Education staff. As a result, CollegeBound Journey® offers tools that are deeply rooted in Native culture, identity, and community values.
Moreover, the platform includes everything from ready-to-use lesson plans to scholarship searches tailored for Native youth. Each feature is intentionally designed to save educators time while deepening their impact. Whether you’re working with 8th graders just beginning their journey or seniors preparing for graduation, CollegeBound Journey® ensures you can deliver meaningful, culturally aligned college planning support every step of the way.
Features of CollegeBound Journey™ that Align to Native American College Planning
Search for Native-Friendly
Colleges
Built for Native American college planning, this unique tool helps students find colleges that support cultural identity, tribal affiliation, and belonging and other key elements to support postsecondary success.
Find Scholarships for Native Students
Support students access to a curated database of scholarships created specifically for Native youth—tribal awards, national programs, and culturally aligned funding opportunities.
Explore Native Pre-College Programs
Help students strengthen with their to college journey by accessing pre-college enrichment programs that build skills, identity, and college confidence—from STEM camps to leadership institutes.
Use Our Native American Curriculum
Our ready-to-use lesson plans help educators guide Native students through each step of college and career exploration—grounded in culture, values, and community.
As a school counselor with over 25 years of experience working alongside Native American students, families, and Indian Education programs, I created CollegeBound Journey® through my business, Four Directions Educational Consulting Services, to address the real-world challenges I’ve seen in schools.
This platform wasn’t built by a tech company—it was developed by an educator who deeply understands the barriers Native youth face in college planning and believes every student deserves culturally meaningful, identity-affirming support.
Through my consulting business, I partner with educators and districts to make Native American college planning more accessible, relevant, and impactful—whether you’re supporting 8th graders just beginning their journey or seniors preparing for life after high school.
CollegeBound Journey® is more than a tool. It’s a commitment to uplifting Native students by honoring their identity, listening to community voices, and equipping schools with culturally responsive resources that make a difference.
Ready to explore how it works? Schedule a free demo or read our latest educator insights.
