There are a total of 116 community colleges in California, 8 within 1-hr of Rialto High School. To apply to a CCC please follow these instructions through your californiacolleges.edu account:

*Visit CCC Apply website for more info*

There are a total of 23 CSUs, 4 within 1-hr of Rialto High School. To apply to a CSU, please follow these instructions through your californiacolleges.edu account:

*Visit CSU website for more info*

There are a total of 10 Universities of California, 4 within 2-hrs of Rialto High School. To apply to a CSU, please follow these instructions through your californiacolleges.edu account:

*Visit UC website for more info*

There are a total of 107 HBCUs, none of which are in California. To apply to a HBCU please follow these instructions through your californiacolleges.edu account:

*Visit HBCUs website for more info*

Common App® is a non-profit membership organization representing more than 1,100 diverse institutions of higher education. We connect applicants and those who support them to a wide array of public and private colleges and universities across all 50 U.S. states and 18 countries. 

The Common Black College Application (CBCA) allows you to apply to any number of our 53 Member Institutions at the same time for only $20.

*Visit Common Black College Application for more info*

An appointment can be scheduled in the Career Center with the military recruiter of your choice

For those specifically looking for certified training that meets state licensing standards, there are over 80 trade schools officially listed with the California Department of Industrial Relations. Below are some of the local trade schools

*Visit California's Trade Schools website*

If you enjoy learning by doing rather than just reading books, an apprenticeship might be a great fit. You'll be working alongside experienced professionals, applying what you learn in real-world situations. It's a different way to learn that's very practical. 

An Adult Transition Program (ATP) is a special education program for young adults (typically 18-22) with disabilities, focusing on developing skills for independent living, employment, and community participation after high school, often through hands-on training, community-based experiences, and partnerships with local agencies to build confidence and real-world readiness. These programs offer vocational training, life skills, social skills, and support for post-secondary education, helping students transition into productive adult lives.