Cerritos College Announces Two Years of Free College through its Promise Program Cerritos Complete
Cerritos College officially announced its second year of free tuition through its
award-winning Promise Program Cerritos Complete on February 12. The announcement received an
overwhelming media response:
· MSN.com
· KPCC (89.9 FM) SoCal Public Radio Aired on Thursday, February 14
· KNX (1070 AM) Aired on Tuesday, February 12
· KFI (640 AM) Aired on Tuesday, February 12 and Wednesday, February 13
· Los Cerritos News (Page 7)
Cerritos College’s Promise Program is part of a statewide effort to increase access
to higher education for traditionally underrepresented students. Out of 115 California
community colleges, Cerritos College is approximately one of a dozen to offer students
their first two years of free tuition.
As lawmakers pass legislation (AB 19 and AB 2) to expand campus Promise Programs across the state to offer one free year of college, Cerritos College’s initiative goes beyond the typical model. Unlike traditional Promise Programs, which solely focus on free access to education, Cerritos Complete combines extensive wrap-around student support services and resources that address both access and completion. In addition to providing a smooth transition from high school to college, Cerritos Complete’s reward system encourages students to complete a degree, certificate, or transfer on time.
At the press conference, President/Superintendent Dr. Jose L. Fierro shared key points related to Cerritos Complete and more information about the second year of free tuition for students. Board President Carmen Avalos and Member Zurich Lewis spoked about the importance of providing educational opportunities to underserved students. Current Cerritos Complete students provided testimonials about the program.
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