Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) has received a $1,035,000 grant from the ECMC Foundation to help colleges and universities in the region improve equitable access to and success in postsecondary education, particularly for Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students, and students from low-income backgrounds. The funding will boost efforts to close equity gaps and make a…
Inland Empire College Students, We want you to be part of something special! We’re launching a project about sharing your story—because your experiences, challenges, and wins matter. We believe your voice is key to shaping the future of college life in the Inland Empire. Through your stories, we’re aiming to show the world what it’s…
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, generated through the Tribe’s annual Charity Golf Tournament. This grant will support GIA’s mission to increase equitable educational attainment and economic success in the Inland Empire. The funds will enable GIA to enhance its outreach initiatives, including…
GIA is refining its five-year strategic plan, and we need your input! Your feedback will help us setpriorities and create an agenda that addresses the unique needs of the Inland Empire community. Why Participate? Impactful: Your feedback will directly influence GIA’s future initiatives. Quick and Easy: The survey takes only about 10 minutes. Take the…
We recently shared Yajahira Young Tafolla’s story of overcoming challenges to complete her financial aid application. Her experience underscores the vital importance of supporting our students in navigating the financial aid process. GIA is calling on the entire Inland Empire community to make a final push to promote financial aid applications during the current application…
GIA is excited to announce the launch of IEsuccess.org, a new website designed to support students, parents, and educators in the Inland Empire. This platform provides step-by-step guides for financial aid applications, a directory of Inland Empire colleges, and tips and tools for college success. While the current focus of content is primarily on high…
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) supports local students and families in navigating college financial aid applications with online office hours, outreach campaigns, and a new resource website, IEsuccess.org. Yajahira Young Tafolla pictured filling out online financial aid forms at her home in Pomona, CA. Yajahira Young Tafolla, a 24-year-old from Pomona, CA, is the first in…
