Post Release Education

College is for Everyone!

If you are a systems impacted individual and want to start or continue your college journey, these resources will help you.

Find tools, resources and videos to help you get ready for your Rio Salado College journey. Our collection of resources includes an overview of our online learning platform RioLearn, tips on preparing for classes, and ways to connect with other students, as well as information about RIo systems, including the Student Portal.

Student Resources

Academic Programs

Bachelor's Degrees

Degrees and Certificates

Maricopa Community College District locations

Campus Maps

Unofficial Transcripts

Student Portal

Official Transcripts

Rio Salado College / Maricopa County Community College District Official Transcripts can be requested through Parchment.

Transcripts

GED Transcripts

Students who earned high school equivalency diploma (GED) while in prison can access their transcrips through the Arizona Department of Education.

AZED Transcripts and Student Records

If you are a continuing student (but not currently enrolled in a class), here are your next steps:

  1. Remove incarcerated hold:
  2. Get your MEID number (if account is active).
  3. Reset Maricopa & Rio Salado College systems password at idme.maricopa.edu.
  4. Setup your student email - [email protected] (a Google email account).
  5. Update your contact information using the Student Portal.
  6. Add photo identification as required to enroll or re-enroll either at campus or online.
  7. Set up Duo Two-Factor Authentication for system access and security.
  8. Visit Academic Advising and talk to an advisor for assistance in planning your next class. 
  9. If you need assistance with items No. 2-7, contact Technical Support for assistance:

If you were released from prison and still active in a class, please log into Rio Learn to view your progress and communicate with your instructor.

Riolearn

If you have never attended Rio Salado or one of the Maricopa Community Colleges, please contact Admission and Records Office or start your application online.

Become a Student

We advise students to navigate to this main page that has everything they need as a Maricopa Student in one place.

What is the difference between a MEID and Student ID?

  • MEID: Your secure username for logging into all digital systems (e.g., abc1234567). In most cases login is [email protected].
  • Student ID: A separate 8-digit numeric code used for in-person campus services like the library or computer commons.

Find MEID - This link lets students locate their MEID if their account is active.

Find My MEID

Reactivate MEID - This link allows the student to reactivate. When they reactivate, they will be shown both their MEID and Student ID. If they get an error filling out this form, they will need to navigate to idme.maricopa.edu and initiate a chat with the district office.

DUO Mobile

Please visit the Student Portal and update your contact information with your phone number and email so that you can receive a DUO notification.

To set up your password, please use idme.maricopa.edu or Tech Support 1-888-994-4433.

Duo Two-Factor Authentication

If you attended career and Technical Education courses while in prison (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Automotive etc). 

If you want to view or request transcripts or apply for graduation.

Graduation