NSPIRE stands for Native Student Support Program for Inclusion, Resilience, and Education. This is a state-funded program, created under the NASSSP grant, which Palomar College was awarded from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.

NSPIRE assists and supports Palomar College’s American Indian/Alaska Native students through the enrollment process, persistence in their studies, completion of degrees, transfer opportunities, and career placements.

You can start by filling out the Interest Form found here. Once completed, be on the lookout in your email for a message from our NSPIRE Program Coordinator.

The NSPIRE Program is a state-funded support program for self-identified American Indian/Alaska Native students at Palomar College. It focuses on providing educational guidance, resources, and services to help Native students succeed academically and personally.

The Native American Student Alliance (NASA) Club is open to all Palomar College students, Native and non-Native, who are interested in promoting or learning about Native American cultures, traditions, and issues through community, events, and advocacy.

With support from our Native Student Support Program Coordinator, Native Counselor, and the American Indian Studies Department, we provide career and educational guidance to help Native students succeed at Palomar College and beyond.

There are 574 federally recognized tribes located throughout the United States.

California is the home to 109 federally recognized tribes.

San Diego County is the home to 17 federally recognized tribes and 18 reservations, more than any other county in the U.S.