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Provide Culturally Responsive Counseling
in the College Planning Process
Culturally responsive counseling recognizes and builds upon students' cultural strengths to foster success. Through this approach, school counselors can provide Native American students with access to colleges that align with their cultural identity and offer resources to support enrollment and graduation. This strategy ensures that counseling services are inclusive and impactful, promoting equity in education.
- Kerrie Troseth
Advance Equity and College Access with Culturally Responsive Counseling
School counselors are essential for our Native youth’s CollegeBound Journey™. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics’ The Condition of Education Report 2020, Native American students are enrolling in college at rates far below their peers. We need allies who are committed to change these numbers.
Popular college tools used by most school systems exclude cultural aspects important to our Native students in the college search process. Cultural identity consideration is an essential factor on this journey; therefore, it is essential that culturally responsive counseling tools and resources are utilized.
CollegeBound Journey™ supports school counselor allies in guiding Native youth towards discovering culturally-supportive colleges and resources. Using tools like CollegeBound Journey™ can provide school counselors with an equitable college planning resource to navigate Native youth on their college planning journey.
How CollegeBound Journey is Different. Equitable. Cultural. Responsive. Unique.
CollegeBound Journey™ Platform Overview

The College Search
- 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
- 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
- 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"
Resources have been created to support school counselors, educators, and youth service workers to use the CollegeBound Journey™ platform with Native American youth.
Curriculum and lesson plans are included for FREE with a paid school or program bundled subscription plan. Click here for more information.
Example resources include:
- 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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