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Guiding Native Students Towards Their College Journey

Culturally responsive tools to help school counselors and Indian Education staff guide students toward college success.

Why Native American College Planning Needs a Different Approach

At CollegeBound Journey®, our mission is to support Native American college planning that honors culture, identity, and community—because preparing Native students for college means more than just academics.

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Created by a School Counselor,
Guided by Community Voices

Because of this, we’ve created a platform designed with input from school counselors, Indian Education staff, and Native community voices.

Tools That Empower Educators in Native American College Planning

With this foundation, CollegeBound Journey® equips educators with culturally responsive tools that make college planning more personalized, more relevant, and more effective for Native youth.

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Key Features That Strengthen
Native American College Planning

Tools That Empower Educators in Native American College Planning involves college searches

The college search tool allows educators and students to filter by Native student support services, cultural programs, and Tribal affiliations—making it easier to find colleges where students feel a true sense of belonging.

Tools That Empower Educators in Native American College Planning includes Scholarship Search

Our extensive scholarship database connects Native students with national, tribal, and community-based funding opportunities—saving educators hours of research.

Enrichment Search

Educators can help students explore and apply to pre-college programs that foster Native identity, leadership, and academic readiness—giving students a strong head start.

School counseling using Native American College Counseling Curriculum

CollegeBound Journey® provides culturally responsive, ready-to-use lesson plans that help educators deliver meaningful college planning guidance without starting from scratch.

Supporting Native American College Planning from Exploration to Enrollment

Whether you’re just beginning college exploration with 8th graders or guiding seniors toward graduation, our platform supports consistent, identity-affirming college planning.

More Than Preparation—It’s Empowerment

As a result, Native students not only build clearer academic pathways—they feel seen, supported, and proud of who they are as they pursue higher education.

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