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 ...