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Best Practices to Support Native Students with College Planning

School counselors are uniquely positioned to walk alongside Native American students in their college journey. Implementing best practices Native students respond to, rooted in cultural values and purpose, ensures more equitable, connected outcomes. With culturally informed advising and trusted tools, counselors can help Native youth access postsecondary opportunities that affirm

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Kerrie Troseth May 3, 2025 No Comments
Understanding Scholarship Eligibility for Native American Students
Scholarships

Understanding Scholarship Eligibility for Native American Students

Native American scholarship eligibility can be a somewhat confusing, but scholarships specifically designed for Native American students can provide crucial support for college attendance. However, eligibility for these scholarships can vary significantly based on Tribal enrollment status, descent, blood quantum, and self-identification. Understanding these terms can help students and their

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Kerrie Troseth March 9, 2025 No Comments
Career Clusters for Native American Students
Careers

Career Clusters for Native American Students: A Pathway to Purpose

Finding a career path that aligns with personal passions and cultural identity is essential for Native American students. The CollegeBound Journey Career Cluster Guide is designed to help students explore career options that sustain, build, and empower Native communities. Based on the Advance CTE Career Clusters framework, this guide connects

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Kerrie Troseth February 2, 2025 No Comments
Career Cluster Assessment for Native American Students
Careers

Empower Tribal Communities with the Career Cluster Assessment for Native American Students

Helping Native American high school students discover careers that sustain and empower Tribal communities is vital for future growth. The CollegeBound Journey’s Career Cluster Assessment for Native American Students is a culturally responsive tool designed to guide students in finding pathways that align with their passions and Tribal values. Why

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Kerrie Troseth January 23, 2025 No Comments
Native American students and college preparation
College Readiness

Native American Students & Preparing for College

Navigating the college admissions process can be challenging for any student, but for Native American students, there are unique opportunities and challenges that can shape their journey. From embracing cultural identity to finding the right support systems, preparing for college as a Native American student requires both practical steps and

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Kerrie Troseth January 3, 2025 No Comments
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College Readiness

Finding the Right College for Native Students

Finding the Right College for Native American Students: A Guide to Cultural Fit Choosing the right college can be a life-changing decision, especially for Native students. It’s not just about finding a college with the right academic programs, but also one that aligns with cultural values and offers support for

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Kerrie Troseth December 23, 2024 No Comments
Supporting Native American Youth College Readiness: 5 Key Tips
College Readiness

Supporting Native American Youth College Readiness: 5 Key Tips

Supporting Native American Youth College Readiness: 5 Key Tips Native American youth face distinct barriers in accessing higher education. Challenges such as cultural dissonance, financial constraints, and historical inequities can hinder their journey to college. However, with culturally responsive guidance, we can equip Native students with the tools they need

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Kerrie Troseth November 10, 2024 No Comments
Curriculum

Empowering Native Youth: The Unique Benefits of Culturally Responsive College Planning Sheets

In an era where education increasingly recognizes the need for inclusivity and cultural sensitivity, the CollegeBound Journey planning sheets emerge as a vital resource for Native American youth. These planning sheets are not merely academic tools; they are comprehensive guides that integrate cultural identity, community engagement, and personal growth, setting

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Kerrie Troseth October 13, 2024 No Comments
Curriculum

New Resource…Native American High School College Planning Sheets

We have added a new resource for our BUNDLED account subscribers (schools, programs, agencies)…college planning sheets for high school Native youth. There are four sets of sheets: 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, and 12th grade.  Our college planning sheets integrate culture and cultural supports, including mindsets, support systems, checklists,

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Kerrie Troseth August 17, 2024 No Comments
Native American college tuition
College

Native American College Planning Considerations: Part 4

Native American College Planning Considerations: Part 4 – Financial Support Native American college planning is a specialized area of concentration in school counseling and college counseling, which includes the concept of Native American college tuition supports. Providing this type of service requires specific training and expertise in culturally responsive counseling.

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Kerrie Troseth June 2, 2024 No Comments
Cultural Supports
College

Native American College Planning Considerations: Part 3

Native American College Planning Considerations: Part 3 – Cultural Support Native American college planning is a specialized area of concentration in school counseling and college counseling, which includes the exploring cultural supports for Native students on campus.  Providing this type of service requires specific training and expertise in culturally responsive

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Kerrie Troseth April 28, 2024 No Comments
College

Native American College Planning Considerations: Part 2

Native American College Planning Considerations: Part 2 – Campus Experiences Native American college planning is a specialized area of concentration in school counseling and college counseling, which includes the identification of campus experiences for Native students.  Providing this type of service requires specific training and expertise in culturally responsive counseling.

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Kerrie Troseth March 31, 2024 No Comments
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College

Native American College Planning Considerations: Part 1

Native American College Planning Considerations: Part 1 – Academic Opportunities Native American college planning is a specialized area of concentration in school counseling and college counseling.  Providing this type of service requires specific training and expertise in culturally responsive counseling. Consider this recent Minnesota School Counselor Association article entitled “Cultivating

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Kerrie Troseth March 10, 2024 No Comments
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Scholarships

Finding Scholarships for Native Americans

Native American Status Overview When researching Native American scholarships, four primary categories of eligibility arise.  These categories include: Enrolled Member/Tribal Citizen Direct Descendant of an Enrolled Member Lineal Descendant Self-Identified In order to support Native American students to discover scholarship matches, a strong understanding in the previously mentioned categories is

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Kerrie Troseth February 19, 2024 No Comments
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Scholarships

5 Full Tuition Scholarships for Native Americans

“Scholarships for Native Americans” is a common internet search query for Native students seeking financial support to attend college.  According to the Postsecondary National Policy Institute, over half of Native American college students – 54% – require financial assistance to attend college.  However, when searching for these types scholarships, students

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Kerrie Troseth February 3, 2024 No Comments
Scholarships

6 Native American Tuition Waiver Programs to Consider

Native American tuition waiver program is an exclusive offering that can help Native American students eliminate tuition costs at colleges and universities. Although many internet searches reveal two to three common Native American tuition waiver programs, there are several lesser-known opportunities. These programs may be more accessible in terms of

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Kerrie Troseth January 21, 2024 No Comments
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College

5 Native American College Programs that Support Cultural Identity

Native American college programs can support cultural identity.  First allow me to share some of my background.  Since 2013, my role as a school counselor has been to guide Native American students towards college attendance.  I entered the job a bit naively and believed that I could simply transfer my

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Kerrie Troseth January 22, 2023 No Comments
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Platform Updates and Corrections

CollegeBound Journey was created out of a need to encourage and support Native American student matriculation rates through access to culturally relevant information and resources.  It was envisioned in 2020, conceptualized in 2021, and launched in 2022. The road to this point has been hours and months of researching, networking,

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Kerrie Troseth February 21, 2022 No Comments