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San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Awards $60,000 to Growing Inland Achievement to Support Student Success in the Inland Empire
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…
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Quick Survey – Big Impact! Share Your Thoughts.
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…
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Financial Aid - Information - Initiatives - News - Support
Working Together to Boost Regional Financial Aid Applications
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…
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Information - Initiatives - News - Resources - Support
GIA Launches IEsuccess.org: A New Resource for College Exploration and Success in the Inland Empire
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…
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Grants - Initiatives - News - Resources - Support
Growing Inland Achievement Accelerates Supports for Students and Families Amid Financial Aid Challenges
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…
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Growing Inland Achievement Receives $25,000 BofA Grant for its Adult Continuing Education / Completion Program in the Inland Empire to Expand Access to Adult Education
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) is pleased to announce a $25,000 grant from Bank of America to support its campaign to reconnect Inland Empire adults with postsecondary education opportunities. With ongoing support from Bank of America, which began in 2018, GIA has prioritized the Inland Empire adult learner population through its Returning Adult Action Network Team…
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Grants - Initiatives - News - Resources
GIA Receives $234,840 Award to Enhance Financial Aid Awareness and Completion in the Inland Empire
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) has received a grant of $234,840 to support financial aid awareness and completion efforts in the Inland Empire. Administered by Educational Credit Management Corporation, this funding is part of the U.S. Department of Education’s FAFSA Student Support Strategy, which includes $50M in funding distributed nationwide to address delays and challenges associated…
