American Indian Education Program Support for K–12 Schools
Tools to Help American Indian Education Programs Strengthen College Pathways for Native Youth
American Indian Education Program Tools for College Success
Your American Indian Education Program plays a powerful role in guiding Native students on a path to higher education. At CollegeBound Journey®, we’re here to strengthen that mission with culturally grounded tools made for school staff, tribal education partners, and community-based Indian Education teams. From college search features that center identity to ready-to-use lessons and scholarship resources, our platform supports your goals and uplifts the next generation of Native leaders.
Why American Indian Education Programs Choose CollegeBound Journey®
We are the only platform dedicated exclusively to Native student college planning—developed with input from Indian Education staff, school counselors, and Native students across the country.
Our platform:
Centers Indigenous identity in every feature
Supports Title VI, Tribal Education, and Johnson O’Malley program goals
Helps school teams meet state and federal college and career readiness benchmarks
Our platform was built in collaboration with Native students, educators, and counselors, ensuring every tool reflects lived experience, cultural knowledge, and college readiness.
Culturally Responsive College Planning Tools
Support your American Indian Education Program with features that celebrate student identity and connection to culture:
Native-centered college and scholarship database
In-state tuition and tribal tuition waiver resource guides
Pre-college and enrichment opportunity search
Lessons aligned to ASCA and SEL standards
Family engagement tools created with tribal values in mind
Key Features for Indian Education Programs
- College Search Tool – Find schools with Native support programs, tribal affiliations, Indigenous language courses, and cultural centers.
- Scholarship Explorer – Search Native-specific and full-tuition scholarships quickly.
- Pre-College Program Database – Access a growing list of summer bridge programs, cultural leadership camps, and Indigenous enrichment opportunities that prepare Native youth for postsecondary success.
- Family Night Planning Resources – Templates for potlucks, flyers, and guided discussion cards to engage families and community members.
- Student Worksheets & Curriculum – Downloadable and culturally aligned activities to support college exploration and postsecondary planning.
Support Your Title VI & Tribal Education Goals
Whether you’re writing your federal application or planning your year, CollegeBound Journey® helps Indian Education programs show impact and support Native student college planning.
What’s at Stake: The Cost of Inaction
Without culturally responsive counseling, too many Native students continue to fall through the cracks. National data shows that only 25.8% of Native American young adults (ages 18–24) are enrolled in college—far below the national average of 39%.
But when schools and programs embed culturally grounded practices, those numbers shift. Native students are more likely to see themselves in the journey, stay engaged, and take confident steps toward college and career goals.
