College Affordability and Native American Students

In this episode of CollegeBound Journeys, we explore the significant financial barriers Indigenous students face when pursuing higher education. We discuss a scholarship database specifically designed to assist Native American students, highlighting the filtering options and types of scholarships available. Additionally, we dive into a national study on college affordability for Indigenous students, revealing alarming rates of financial hardship, food insecurity, and homelessness within this population. The episode also covers policy recommendations to address these challenges, with a focus on increasing data collection, targeted support programs, and enhanced financial aid to improve college access and success. Tune in to understand the disproportionate impact of affordability on Indigenous students' college choices and graduation rates, and explore strategies for overcoming these obstacles.ResourcesCollegeBound Journey's Scholarship DatabaseNational Study on College Affordability for Indigenous StudentsEnsuring College Access and Success for American Indian/Alaska Native Students