Citizen Potawatomi Nation offers free college advising to all applicants
According to reporting by KOSU, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is providing no-cost college advising services to anyone pursuing higher education. The services include help with applications, scholarships, disability forms and essay reviews, said Rachel Watson, director of the Nation’s Education Department.
Watson said the department, which began in 2016, assists both recent high school graduates and adults seeking career changes or advanced degrees. The team of four advisers meets students through Zoom, phone or text, depending on need.
Most participants are Citizen Potawatomi Nation citizens, but the program is open to everyone, including noncitizens and those living out of state, Watson said. She added that the department’s funding primarily comes from the tribe’s gaming revenue, allowing the program to remain free for all users.
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