Educational Materials

NEW! MATERIAL REQUEST PROCEDURE FOR Los Angeles & Orange County! 

Great changes are happening NOW due to a new law in California (SB1232)

Like the transportation and diaper county allowance, students attending Cerritos College will now receive an allowance for books and basic school supplies every: 

Fall and Spring semesters based on their units:

  • Full-time students taking 12 units and up will receive a $500
  • Part-time student taking anything less than 12 units will receive $250

Summer semester based on time enrolled:

  • enrolled both summer terms will receive up to $350
  • enrolled in only one summer term will receive up to $175
For reimbursement requests please call us at (562) 860-2451 ext. 2593 to make a counseling appointment. Once you have an appointment scheduled please email the following items to our CalWORKs email calworks-info@cerritos.edu

 

  1. Class Schedule - list view (show start and end dates)
  2. All Semester Fees - itemized (show item, term, and amount for each)
  3. List of Books and Prices  (only REQUIRED books, and only needed if you are requesting MORE than the allowance)
  4. Additional class REQUIRED items (for example: Culinary Kits, Cosmetology/Esthetician Kits, art supplies, etc.)
  5. County Worker Information (name, phone number)
  6. Case Number
  7. Case Name (as it appears on your county paperwork)
  8. County name you are requesting funds (example: LA, OC, San Bernardino, etc.)
  9. Parking Receipt (if you are taking in-person classes, or are in a work-study program that requires you to be in-person)
  10. Do you need internet assistance? ($20/month) only if you are taking online courses. 
Please note: 
  • If your books and supplies add to more than $500/$250/$300/$175 allowance allocated, you can still submit an itemized request to the county for the additional items. However, please keep in mind that proof of purchases MUST be submitted. Proof includes receipts and syllabus showing REQUIRED items.
  • The county WILL NOT reimburse "recommended" items. Recommended items require a letter of support from an instructor.
  • Items such as Internet Assistance ($20/month per month enrolled in an online class), and School Fees (CCSA, Health, Student Representation, etc.) can be requested in addition to the allowance
Additional Items, Technology & Clothing: 
  • If you need to request a laptop, printer ink, web camera, etc. The county requires a letter of support from a counselor in addition to the receipt, or shopping cart view of items being requested.
  • If you are a work-study student and are requesting clothing for your new position. The county requires a letter of support from a counselor in addition to the receipt, or shopping cart view of items being requested.