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.
5 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 fromnoreply@cerritos.edu.
- Students must obtain a Cerritos College Student ID number (7-digit number) before completing steps 2 – 5.
STEP 2: Complete the (Asynchronous) Online Falcon Edge Orientation
- Login to your MyCerritos to complete the Online Falcon Edge Orientation
- Once finished, students will receive the following message: “Congratulations! You’ve completed your Falcon Edge Orientation.”
- Save a copy of your completion page.
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 23, 2025 and no applications will be accepted after the deadline
- Students must complete steps 1 - 3 by March 23, 2025.
STEP 4: Submit FAFSA or CA DREAM Act Application Every Year
- Cal Grant Priority Deadline TBA
- 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 5: 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
* All steps and dates are subject to change. Students must complete all steps by the posted deadlines to be eligible in the program.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 6PM – 7:30PM (Virtual) | https://linktr.ee/ccppinfonights |
| Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 5PM – 7:30PM (In-Person) |
Cerritos College Student Center |
| Thursday, January 23, 2025 | 5PM – 7:30PM (In-Person) |
Cerritos College Student Center |
| Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | 6PM – 7:30PM (Virtual) | https://linktr.ee/ccppinfonights |
| Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | 6PM – 7:30PM (Virtual) | https://linktr.ee/ccppinfonights |
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