Remind your students: Don’t flake on the form!
Collectively, California college students miss out on more than $250 million* in annual Pell Grants by failing to fill out their FAFSA forms. Don’t let your students leave money on the table!
Counselors do more than just connect students to colleges and careers. They provide keys that open doors to unlimited opportunities, in academics and in life.
Counseling is critical, and it’s a cornerstone of the Inland-Desert Community Colleges’ “Ready” philosophy. We’re proud to present this page as a resource for our committed counseling partners.Sign up for IEDRC’s free Counselors Newsletter, and keep current with news, events, annual conclaves and other information related to counseling.
The “Ready” Career Education Viewbook consolidates essential college, program and career information in a shareable, easy-to-browse PDF
Download – “Ready” Career Education Viewbook (English)
Download – “Ready” Career Education Viewbook (Spanish)

Explore dozens of career education programs and areas of study that the Inland Empire/Desert region’s 12 community colleges offer.
Download – Explore Book (English)
Download EXPLORA Book (Spanish)

With a projected 1 million-worker skills gap* driving demand for middle-skill professionals, there’s never been a better time to hit the ground running in California’s fastest-growing economic region.
For students looking to “go pro” right away, our cutting edge career programs can lead to employment in as little as one semester. Check out our college offerings or short-term certificate page for more information.
Career education grads increase their earnings about 2 percent** for every course they take, according to a University of Michigan study.
Inland-Desert community colleges are community-driven institutions with long-standing partnerships and pipelines in regional industry.
No doubt, “Can I afford college?” is one of your students’ most frequently asked questions. Inland-Desert community colleges are committed to answering it with a resounding “YES!
“YES! Once they have completed their FAFSA, graduating seniors are eligible for grants, scholarships and work-study opportunities in the career program of their choice.
YES! Inland-Desert community colleges are proud to offer always-on support through their dedicated Student Financial Services departments.
YES! The California Promise Grant guarantees one year of tuition and fees for qualifying first-time college students. Learn more.

“I Can Afford College” is the California Community College system’s one-stop resource for information, tools and applications pertaining to financial aid.
Collectively, California college students miss out on more than $250 million* in annual Pell Grants by failing to fill out their FAFSA forms. Don’t let your students leave money on the table!
“Ready” community colleges make it easy to apply!
application online.
advisor through your College’s student services page.
with a degree advisor through your College’s student services page.
We’re committed to providing the information and resources our counselors need to do their critical work. Thank you for your tireless efforts and ongoing support.