COLLEGE SUCCESS STARTS NOW
High school students are soaring to success at Cerritos College with a variety of programs to help them earn college credit early, attend college for FREE, and succeed on their chosen paths.
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Earn College Credit While in High School
Cerritos College’s dual enrollment program is a great way to get a head start on college by earning free, transferable credits.
- Earn college credit tuition-FREE
- Transfer credits to a 4-year college of your choice (or pursue completion at Cerritos College)
- Take classes online, on campus, and at your high school (in some cases)
- Improve college success rates and build confidence (research shows dual enrollment students are more likely to complete their college studies)
- Gain access to community college resources such as the student resource center, counseling, library, and more
- Explore subjects of interest not offered at the high school level
- Get the same credit in a single semester instead of a year-long AP class
Complete Support
The Cerritos Complete Promise Program provides a full suite of free wraparound services to support the success of high school seniors as they enter and attend college. The program is available to local high school graduates from partner schools/districts who complete the required Eligibility Steps, and includes...
- Two years of FREE tuition (in-state rates only)
- Two years of priority enrollment
- Step-by-step assistance to prepare you for college
- One-on-one counseling and advisement
- Career exploration
- Personalized education plan
Long-Term Success
Cerritos College is here to help students succeed with a variety of research-based programs that build community, support academic achievement, and encourage personal and professional growth.
Learning Communities
Guidance and support for students of all backgrounds.
- EOPS (for students facing social and economic barriers)
- Puente (for all students, especially Latinx and first-generation college students)
- Umoja (for all students, especially African American and first-generation college students)
- Transfer Academy (for students planning to transfer to university)
Learning and Career Pathways
Academic and career exploration to help students choose a major and identify their long-term goals.