IndigeChoice Programs

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1. Transportation Services to Robeson Community College

This service provides transportation for American Indian students attending Robeson Community College for College and Career Promise (CCP) courses. CCP provides apprenticeships and training programs that lead to industry certifications or college enrollment.

2A. Educational Kits

This service will provide Educational Kits or Supplies for American Indian students attending Robeson Community College for College and Career Promise (CCP) courses. CCP provides apprenticeships and training programs that lead to industry certifications or college enrollment. The kits or supplies will be provided to the Public Schools of Robeson County students enrolled at RCC in the CCP classes. These materials may be needed for, but not limited to the following courses that lead to a certificate or class credit: cosmetology, EMT, welding, CNA, ect.
Robeson Community College

2B. Textbook Navigation

A means to guide the student and their Parent/Guardian in the selection of appropriate Robeson Community College (RCC) Career and College Promise (CCP) courses. Provides assistance with the selection and purchase of the correct CCP textbooks.
Robeson Community College

2C. Technology Materials

This service will provide American Indian Students with Technology Materials that are needed for educational purposes, CCP classes at RCC, camp participation and other programs offered through this grant. These materials may include but are not limited to the following: Hardware (computer, headphones and/or microphones) required/needed for academics, certification courses, classes or programs student is enrolled in Software (computer programs) required/needed for academics, certification courses, classes or programs student is enrolled in Materials that are necessary for the participation and success in courses, camps and programs. Educational materials will remain within the budget allotted by the program and the materials should match those typically used or provided by the school system.
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

3. Tutoring

A Culturally Relevant Tutoring Program for K-12 American Indian students that will enhance their reading and math skills.
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

4A-C. Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Camps

This service provides American Indian students a choice of Summer, Afterschool, or Saturday Camps that are culturally related or are supported by evidence that suggests the services have a positive effect on relevant education. On the application, select among Summer Residential or Day Camps, Afterschool or Saturday Camps.
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

4D. Robeson Community College Day Camps

The opportunity to expose students to various academic areas. Expose students to subject areas that will lead to careers of interest for the students and will focus on STEM careers and college and career readiness. Students will explore the native culture and history and meet our native people currently working in various careers.
Robeson Community College

5. College Application, SAT or ACT Fee

Financial assistance provding a payment for one (1) college application fee or financial assistance provding a payment for one (1) ACT or one (1) SAT testing fee for college admissions.
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

6. Culturally Relevant Supplemental Counseling

Provide Culturally Relevant Supplemental Counseling. The Counseling service will be one of the following: Individual Counseling, Talking Circles with students only and/or Talking Circles with students and parents.
Elohim Mental Health Services PLLC

7. Navigation Services

Navigational services support American Indian students and parents with navigating pertinent educational academic options and overcoming potential barriers to promote full participation in programs. Students will receive one on one educational academic information that will enable them to make the most informed choices to meet their educational goals.
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

8. College Day & College Tours

Provide College Day and/or University/College Tours
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina



Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina
IndigeChoice

Creating Helpful Options to Integrate Culture and Education

Project IndigeCoice is a five-year United States Department of Education grant, awarded to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina to serve American Indian students. The Assessing Choices in Education (ACE) grant was designed to allow the Lumbee Tribe to set up a variety of education options and services from which parents or students can choose. The grant will begin providing services and programs October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025.
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina