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Promote Equity in College Access for
Native American Students
Honoring Culture
Equity ensures that every student/client has an equal access to attending college. Cultural considerations are essential when supporting Native American youth on their CollegeBound Journey™.
College Access Partners, Tribal Education Departments, and Independent College Consultants have an ethical responsibility to ensure they are providing equitable services to support Native American students/clients towards college. These services must include utilizing culturally responsive tools.
CollegeBound Journey™ empowers College Access Partners to offer equity in the college planning journey for our Native American students.
How CollegeBound Journey is Different. Equitable. Cultural. Responsive. Unique.
CollegeBound Journey™ Platform Overview
The College Search
Our trademark college search supports Native youth to identify culturally, supportive college options. The CollegeBound Journey™ – College Search filters align with the recommendations described within The American Indian College Fund’s Creating Visibility and Healthy Learning Environments for Native Americans in Higher Education and the Native American College Student Transition Theory.
The CollegeBound Journey™ – College Search filters includes:
- Native American-Specific Programs of Study (over 70)
- Native American Language Course Offerings
- Culturally-Specific Support Staff and Spaces
- Native American Student Organizations and Greek Life
- Elder in Residence/Intergenerational Support on Campus
- Tuition Waivers for Native American Students
- Native American Living & Learning Communities
- Native American Teacher Preparation Programs
- and several other filters!
The Scholarship Database
Paying for college is can be a major barrier for our Native American families. The CollegeBound Journey™ Native American College Scholarships Database assists students to identify possible avenues of funding to support their education.
Scholarships included in the CollegeBound Journey™ database:
- Tribal Scholarships
- Private Scholarships based on Native American status
- State-Specific Indian Aid & Scholarship Programs
- Tuition Waiver Programs
- Full Tuition Scholarships
- In-State Tuition Programs
The Enrichment Program Search
Enrichment programs provide our students with valuable experiences. Pre-college programs allow students to experience college in a safe space with other Native American students and to visualize themselves attending college in the future. Other enrichment opportunities, like culture and career camps, allow student to learn as a community with cultural mentors.
This database contains Native American specific enrichment and pre-college experiences.
CollegeBound Journey™ Pre-College & Enrichment Program Database includes:
- Pre-College Opportunities designed specifically for Native American students
- Language and Culture Camps
- Sustainable Energy and Food Sovereignty Experiences
- Youth Leadership Camps
- Campus Native American Recruitment Events
Additional Feature for Schools and School Counselors to Provide Culturally Responsive Counseling
The "Curriculum"
- Individual Lessons Plans
- School Counseling Group Lessons
- BINGO Games
- Podcasts with Lessons
- Motivational Posters
- College Planning Sheets
Become a Partner with CollegeBound Journey™ Join a growing network of educators, schools, and consultants dedicated to empowering Native American students.
As a partner, you’ll gain access to exclusive resources, culturally responsive tools, and a supportive community that helps students navigate their college journey. Together, we can make college planning more accessible, equitable, and culturally fitting for Native American youth.
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