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The CollegeBound Support: Native Student College & Scholarship Planning Package
Personalized guidance that honors identity, empowers choices, and connects students to the right colleges and scholarships.
The CollegeBound Support: Native Student College & Scholarship Planning Package provides individualized guidance for Native high school students in grades 10–12.
Through three virtual sessions, students receive a culturally tailored college list, Native-specific scholarship opportunities, and a clear plan for next steps.
This service is designed to honor Native identity while helping students find pathways to higher education where they can thrive academically and culturally.
About This Service
Why Native Students Need Culturally Responsive College Support
Native American students have some of the lowest college enrollment and completion rates in the country, a reflection of long-standing systemic barriers and underrepresentation in higher education. Most school-based college advising does not address the unique cultural needs of Native youth, leaving many without the guidance to find colleges or scholarships that honor their identity. Without culturally responsive support, students often miss out on opportunities that could help them thrive academically and stay connected to their community values.
What’s Included in the Planning Package
✔ Session One: Student Intake and Cultural Fit Conversation (virtual)
✔ Session Two: Personalized College and Scholarship List (virtual)
✔ Session Three: Action Planning and Next Steps (virtual)
✔ CollegeBound Journey® College Planning Sheets (9th through 12th grade)
✔ One-year subscription to CollegeBound Journey® for the student
The virtual sessions are typically completed within a month.
Who We Support
This service is designed specifically for Native American high school students in grades 10 through 12 who are ready to explore college and scholarship opportunities that reflect who they are. Whether your students are just beginning to think about college or are actively applying, our consultants meets them where they are through culturally affirming, one-on-one guidance.
We partner with:
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Indian Education programs seeking college readiness solutions rooted in Native values
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School counselors and academic advisors supporting Native students on their caseload
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State and Tribal education agencies working to close equity gaps in postsecondary planning
If your school or program is committed to empowering Native youth with meaningful college options and resources, we’re here to help.
Objectives and Goals
The goal of the CollegeBound Support package is to help Native high school students explore postsecondary pathways that honor their cultural identity, academic interests, and future aspirations. Through three personalized sessions, students receive culturally grounded guidance to make meaningful progress toward their college and scholarship goals.
By the end of the program, each student will:
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Identify 5–10 Native-supportive colleges that align with their academic, cultural, and career goals
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Discover at least 5 Native-specific scholarships, tuition waivers, or in-state tuition opportunities
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Explore at least 3 Native pre-college or enrichment programs
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Create a clear, actionable plan for moving forward in the college and scholarship process
Partner With Us: Pricing and District Support
Four Directions Educational Consulting Services (4DECS) offers the CollegeBound Support package as a flexible, culturally grounded service tailored for school districts, Indian Education programs, and tribal education agencies.
Pricing is $250 per student.
We are a registered LLC with an active EIN, background-checked personnel, and are fully prepared to complete vendor registration, W-9 forms, and invoicing as needed for district or agency contracting.
This service is eligible for funding through Title VI Indian Education, Johnson O’Malley (JOM), American Indian Aid, or other equity-focused allocations.
Get Started Today
Ready to make college culturally relevant and accessible for your Native students? Let’s talk.
📧 Email: info@4DECS.com
📅 Schedule a Call: Click Here
🌐 Learn More About Our Work: Coming soon