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Partner with CollegeBound Journey® to Expand Native American College Access

Native American college access remains a critical equity issue, as Native students continue to be among the most underrepresented in higher education. To close this gap, CollegeBound Journey® partners with schools, college access programs, and tribal education departments. Through culturally grounded college planning tools, we provide resources that honor identity, promote belonging, and prepare students for long-term success.

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The Urgent Need to Support Native American Students Towards College

Only 25.8% of Native youth ages 18–24 are enrolled in college—far below the national average. These disparities are not due to a lack of talent, but rather a lack of culturally responsive support. When counselors use tools that center identity and belonging, Native students thrive.

Tools That Support Native American College Access—From Exploration to Enrollment

CollegeBound Journey® is the only platform built to support Native American college access from multiple angles:

  • Scholarship + college search tools with filters like tribal affiliation, Indigenous language, and cultural programs

  • A national database of Native pre-college opportunities

  • Family engagement tools to foster trust

  • Lesson plans aligned to ASCA and SEL standards

Designed for Professionals

Created by and for educators, our platform saves time while delivering high-impact, identity-affirming guidance.

  • ASCA-aligned and easy to implement
  • Includes culturally responsive advising templates
  • Perfect for 1:1 advising or small group sessions
  • Informed by Native educators and school counselors
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Meeting College Access Program Goals & Objectives

Whether you’re working within TRIO, GEAR UP, or district-wide equity programs, CollegeBound Journey® supports:

  • Title VI and Johnson-O’Malley initiatives

  • ESSA and state Indian Education frameworks

  • Federal reporting and program impact goals

  • Counselor PD and cultural learning outcomes

Partner with CollegeBound Journey® to Strengthen Native American College Access

We are a registered LLC, background-checked, and ready to become a vendor with your school, program, or district. You’ll receive onboarding support, customizable tools, and responsive assistance tailored to Native-serving student populations.

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FAQs for College Access Counselors

What makes CollegeBound Journey® culturally responsive?

CollegeBound Journey® is culturally responsive because every tool, lesson, and search feature is intentionally designed around the values, identities, and lived experiences of Native American students. By collaborating with Native educators, school counselors, and tribal education programs, we ensure that our platform reflects community insight and honors Indigenous ways of knowing—essential elements in advancing Native American college access.

This intentional approach helps advance Native American college access through personalized, community-centered support.

CollegeBound Journey® is an excellent fit for TRIO, GEAR UP, and tribal college access programs serving Native American students. Our platform is designed to complement federally funded initiatives by providing culturally responsive tools that enhance advising, engagement, and college readiness.

Here’s how it aligns with your program goals:

  • Supports federal outcomes: Helps meet objectives related to academic readiness, postsecondary enrollment, and persistence
  • Culturally grounded advising tools: Tailored to the unique needs of Native students, with activities that foster identity, belonging, and connection
  • Pre-college & scholarship database: Connects students to Indigenous-focused programs and funding opportunities
  • Curriculum integration: Lessons can be used in workshops, summer bridge programs, or year-round advising sessions.  Learn more about our curriculum.

 

Whether you’re a TRIO Educational Talent Search advisor, a GEAR UP coordinator, or part of a tribal education department, CollegeBound Journey® can strengthen your college access services in meaningful, measurable ways.

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