By 2030, the shortfall in enrollment capacity at Inland Empire postsecondary institutions could potentially result in thousands of qualified students being denied a seat, with a disproportionate impact on low-income and students of color. Meeting the postsecondary needs of the residents of the Inland Empire (IE) is of urgent importance. Click to read more.
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RECENT NEWS
- Higher Endeavor: Strengthening Postsecondary Institutions Across the Inland Empire
- Business Education Network Launches Senior Advisory Council
- Financial Aid Completion in the Inland Empire
- New Resource on AI Adoption in Postsecondary Education
- GIA’s 2025 Annual Report Now Available
Recent News & Blog
Business Education Network Launches Senior Advisory Council
Growing Inland Achievement (GIA), in partnership with the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, convened the first Business Education Network (BEN) Senior Advisory Council on February 25 at Ontario International Airport. The session was facilitated by the Business-Higher Education Forum. The council brings together leaders from business, K–12, higher education, and workforce systems to better align employer…
Financial Aid Completion in the Inland Empire
A Leading Indicator of College Enrollment and Economic Mobility For many students in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) is the gateway to college. Research consistently shows that financial aid application completion is one of the strongest predictors of college…