College and Career Planning
Our goal is to support every student with their post-secondary plans and help them reach their goals. Whether you are planning to attend college, enlist in the military, attend a trade school or directly enter the workforce, we have resources and important information for you!
Learn about the various four-year college systems: University of California (UC), California State University (CSU) and Private/Out-of-State Colleges.
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Explore community college options available to you after graduation. Search programs, learn how to enroll and discover how you can receive 2 years of free tuition!
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Learn about how to request a letter of recommendation, how to prepare and when you should request one.
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Research various career fields and learn about the options available to you. Take assessments that will connect you to meaningful careers and plan for the future.
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Learn how to apply for financial aid and research various scholarships to pay for your higher education. This page will direct you to the FAFSA and CA Dream Act. You will find key financial aid info.
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Interested in joining the military? Research the many options and career fields available to you. In addition, learn about the ASVAB and various military branches.
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Riverside USD has partnered with the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) to implement CaliforniaColleges.edu in all middle and high schools to help students develop a well-informed college and career plan. Students have access to program services that include:
Search Tool- Career interest inventory for colleges, majors and careers
Curriculum- Curated college, career, and financial aid planning content
My Plan- Students’ progress and activities are stored in a personalized digital portfolio broken into eight sections
Now you can sign into your account and find the tools you need to help start your journey to college and career success.
Partnership for Access to College Education (PACE)
RUSD partners with private universities to ensure seniors have access to high-quality, affordable college education. These partnerships offer qualified students guaranteed admission to four local private universities and a wide range of financial assistance.