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ABOUT RCEC
RCEC is a grassroots movement in southern California with diverse cross-sector leadership throughout Riverside County. The RCEC formed in July 2014 in response to participation in a working session at the U.S. Department of Education. Representing members from area school districts, higher education, city/county officials, and private industry, RCEC collectively commits to the following goals geared to increase postsecondary access and attainment in our community through the 2019 school year: Increase percentage of students applying to three or more colleges by 60%, increase percentage of FAFSA completions from 52.3% to 93% through school years 2018-2019, increase the percentage of students enrolling in postsecondary education from 52% to 65%, and increasing the percentage of students who are college ready per the Early Assessment Program (EAP), by 20%.
In In September, 2015, RCEC was awarded a three year Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation implementation grant to support this work in the RCEC districts with the intent to ‘scale out’ to the rest of our county. Since then, the RCEC ‘hub team’ has been working with the Carnegie Foundation to accelerate improvements in existing educational systems by applying improvement science research to identify and address specific problems.
RACE TO SUBMIT
Race to Submit is challenging high schools in Riverside County to increase their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) submission rates and help students discover the financial aid available to them. Read More
RACE TO READY
Race to Ready is our higher education partner’s commitment to reducing the need for remediation in college, by collaborating with K-12 districts to ensure college ready placement. Read More
COLLEGE KICKOFF
College Kickoff is challenging students, parents, and schools to promote a college going culture for all students, with a goal to increase the number of Riverside County students applying to three or more colleges and enrolling in the fall. Read More
RACE TO RIGOR
Race to Rigor is challenging high schools in Riverside County to increase student’s access and success in rigorous coursework including UC/CSU A-G, Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Enrollment, and International Baccalaureate (IB) to ensure preparation and academic success in college. Read More
"The path to college begins long before students set foot on campus"President Obama
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Cal State board anticipates a ‘painful year’ as campuses cut costs
UC admits more California residents, looking to meet state goals
We need all hands on deck to ensure students get the financial aid they need for college
Study of LAUSD confirms benefits of four years of math; Superintendent Alberto Carvalho embraces findings
Thank you Education Trust-West for highlighting and supporting the relentless financial aid efforts of Riverside County high schools!
UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2024
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THE RACE IS ON!
SEE HOW YOUR DISTRICT STACKS UP! BELOW ARE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE FAFSA AND DREAM ACT COMPLETION NUMBERS FOR RIVERSIDE COUNTY:
The information reflects student enrollment based on
October 2022 census data and applications completed as of June 26, 2023.
Check out how your school is performing in the Race to Submit Statewide Campaign by clicking the button below
CURRENT LEADERS FAFSA + DREAM ACT COMPLETION PERCENTAGE
What Parents Need to Know
Parents stand to benefit significantly from having their student submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have an important role in helping students complete the process.
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Parents find out more about your student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Click Me!What Students Need to Know
Students need to know that there is money available for high school seniors to help pay for college and career school, but they won’t know how much they are eligible for unless they submit their FAFSA.
What Students Need to Know
Students find out the appropriate steps needed to submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Click Me!What Counselors Need to Know
The Riverside County School Counselors Network has compiled resources to help schools increase their student FAFSA submission and completion rates.
What Counselors Need to Know
Need a FAFSA document checklist? Curious about how other schools and communities increased their FAFSA submission rate? Need materials to promote FAFSA completion?
Click Me!What Higher Ed Need to Know
The Riverside County School Counselors Network has compiled resources to help schools increase their student FAFSA submission and completion rates. We provide documents and tools at your disposal.