Consortium Agreement Information

A Consortium Agreement may allow eligible students to receive financial aid while attending Cerritos College (primary school) and another college (secondary school) at the same time.  If a student is already registered in 12 or more credits at Cerritos College, there is no need to complete the process since the student is already receiving the maximum financial aid possible and adding credits would not increase the amount.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in certificate, degree, or transfer program at Cerritos College.

  • Must have a completed financial aid file at Cerritos College and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Standards.

  • Must be enrolled in course(s) listed on the consortium agreement at the secondary school that apply to your degree program – if you are not enrolled, the agreement cannot be processed.

Important Information

  • Must immediately inform Cerritos College and Secondary college of any change in enrollment status, including withdrawing from courses.

  • Submit consortium agreement after the Financial Aid Census Date for the semester.  The Financial Aid Census Date is usually the 4th week of classes.  Current verification of enrollment must be attached to the Consortium Agreement.

Financial aid Census Dates

  • Understand that the consortium agreement is only approved for one semester and not approved retroactively.

  • Ensure that the Secondary College provides Cerritos College with an official academic transcript within 14 days of the end of the semester/session. Notify us by e-mail that the request was made.

Consortium Agreement Deadlines & Form

If you would like to submit a consortium agreement, you must submit this form by the deadline date below for each semester.

Consortium agreement form 

Email us for more information 

APPLYING FOR 2025-2026 FINANCIAL AID CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT

Includes Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026

Semester Submission Deadline
Fall 2025 December 19, 2025 
Spring 2026 May 22, 2026
Summer 2026 August 14, 2026

APPLYING FOR 2024-2025 FINANCIAL AID CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT

Includes Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025

Semester Submission Deadline
Fall 2024 December 20, 2024
Spring 2025 May 23, 2025
Summer 2025 August 15, 2025