Est. 2025 · Blacklick, Ohio
We guide African American families through every stage of the college journey — from decoding financial aid letters to navigating college life, building cultural identity, and launching into professional careers.
Financial aid award letters are written for administrators — not families. The scholarship number looks impressive until you realize loans are buried inside it. The bill balance looks manageable until you realize off-campus costs aren't on the bill. And by the time families figure it out, May 1st has passed and the commitment is made.
Every competitor in this space exits when your student gets in. Nkyinkyim begins there. Our four-arc system follows your family from the financial aid letter all the way through to career and professional school placement.
Eight modules. Built for the financial aid decision season. Jordan Williams — our case study student — walks you through every step so you know exactly what to do.
Families who worked with Kris Coleman and Nkyinkyim Educational Pathways.
"The workbook became my roadmap. The stories from Black lawyers, the journal prompts, the GPA strategy — it all helped me see myself not just as a candidate, but as a future advocate. I walked away with clarity, confidence, and a sense of purpose I didn't have before."
"Before I found Nkyinkyim, I was overwhelmed. Working with Kris changed everything. It wasn't just about applications or LSAT scores — it was about reclaiming my story, understanding my power, and building a plan that honored where I come from."
"The workbook and guidance Kris provided helped my daughter map out her college years with intention. She came away with a plan, a purpose, and a community that truly sees her. As a mother, there's no greater peace than knowing your child is walking into their future with clarity."
Nkyinkyim works across three audiences — each one connected to the same mission of closing the gap for African American students.
I spent over ten years at The Ohio State University watching families make forty-thousand-dollar decisions based on incomplete information. Not because they weren't smart. Because nobody explained it to them. That ends here.
Weekly episodes on financial aid, college transitions, cultural navigation, and everything African American families need to know — in plain language, no jargon.
New episodes drop weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
Listen NowThe FAALL course gives you eight modules, a complete decoder tool, a scholarship tracker, and a May 1st checklist — everything you need to make this decision with your eyes open.
Enroll in FAALL — $97