College Kickoff focuses on college and career readiness and is connected to the Riverside County Office of Education Pledge— Every student in Riverside County will graduate from high school academically and socially prepared for college, the workforce, and civic responsibility. College Kickoff is one of many countywide initiatives aimed at taking a more proactive approach to preparing TK-12th grade students for post-secondary goals. 

High schools throughout the county have found creative methods to motivate students to take action to fund their educational future during College Kickoff month. Ideas from counselors, principals, and teachers have included: “FAFSA Fiestas,” pizza parties, parent nights, T-shirt giveaways, scavenger hunts, and even coveted extra tickets to graduation for students who complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application. Middle and Elementary schools are supporting their students by providing career days with guest speakers from various professions as well as college explorations activities.  

For more information, please contact Catalina Cifuentes.

Learn more about College Kickoff and view a list of schools who participate at 

College Kickoff | RCEC - Riverside County Education Collaborative