Cerritos Complete Eligibility Steps

Who can participate?

  • You must be a graduating high school senior or an adult completing high school equivalency from our partner school districts.
  • The Cerritos Complete Promise Program is only available to our partner unified school districts in ABC USD, Bellflower USD, Compton USD, Downey USD, Lynwood USD, Norwalk - La Mirada USD, and Paramount USD. View our list of Eligible Schools

6 steps to participate

All steps and dates are subject to change. Students must complete all steps by the posted deadlines to be eligible in the program.

STEP 1: Submit a Cerritos College Summer Admission Application
  • Select “Apply Now” from the home page at www.cerritos.edu
    • Students are required to apply for the summer term
    • Current and prior dual enrollment students must select "First-Time Student in College (after leaving high school)" on the CCCApply application
  •  Students will receive an email within 24 – 72 hours with their Student ID number from noreply@cerritos.edu
  •  Students must obtain a Cerritos College Student ID number (7-digit number) before completing steps 2 – 6
STEP 2: Complete the Self-Report Tool (SRT)
  • Login to your MyCerritos to complete the English/ESL and math placements
    • Students please refer to your high school transcripts when completing 
  • Students will receive a confirmation email after submission
STEP 3: Submit a Cerritos Complete Promise Program Application
  • Students must submit the Cerritos Complete Promise Program Application 
    • Students must have a Cerritos College Student ID number (7-digit number) to complete this step
  • Applications are due by March 31, 2024 and no applications will be accepted after the deadline
STEP 4: Complete the (Asynchronous) Online Falcon Edge Orientation
  • Login to your MyCerritos to complete the Online Falcon Edge Orientation
    • When complete, students will receive the following message: “Congratulations! You’ve completed your Falcon Edge Orientation.”
    • Students must complete steps 1 - 4 by March 31, 2024
STEP 5: Submit FAFSA or CA DREAM Act Application Every Year
  • 2024 – 2025 FASFA and CA DREAM Act application have been delayed until December 2023
  • CAL Grant Priority Deadline extended to April 2nd​
  • Students need to submit an Online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year
    • Students must list the Federal School Code for Cerritos College 001161 to avoid delays
  • Eligible non-citizen who qualify for AB 540 status must submit an Online California Dream Act Application every year
    • Students must list the State School Code for Cerritos College 00116100 to avoid delays
STEP 6: Enroll by June 30th! 
  • Students must enroll in and successfully pass a counseling class (COUN 101B or COUN 200 or ACLR 101) in Summer or Fall of their first year. We highly recommend that students take this course in Summer
  • Students must enroll in and successfully pass (Grades of C or better) math and English/ESL in Fall of their first year
    • Students must stay enrolled in math and English/ESL until they complete the requirements for their major

 

Cerritos Complete Promise Program Information Nights

Join us to learn how YOU can earn 2 years FREE at Cerritos College! Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Register for the information nights! Open to parents/guardians and students from our local school districts only.

DATE TIME LOCATION
Monday, November 6, 2023​ 6PM – 7:30PM (Virtual)​ https://linktr.ee/ccppinfonights
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 5PM – 7:30PM (In-Person)

Cerritos College Student Center​

https://linktr.ee/ccppinfonights

Tuesday, February 6, 2024​ 6PM – 7:30PM (Virtual)​ https://linktr.ee/ccppinfonights​
Monday, February 26, 2024 6PM – 7:30PM (Virtual)​ https://linktr.ee/ccppinfonights​
Thursday, March 14, 2024 ​ 6PM – 7:30PM (Virtual)​ https://linktr.ee/ccppinfonights​

* All steps and dates are subject to change. Students must complete all steps by the posted deadlines to be eligible in the program.