Financial Aid
The NEW 2025-2026 FAFSA Application is now available. We are here to help! Join our zoom sessions or come into the office for assistance, see below for details. You can also call us at (562) 860-2451 ext. 2397. We are answering phones from 8 am – 6 pm Monday – Thursday, and 8 am – 4:30 pm on Fridays. For general questions, please contact us via email at finaid@cerritos.edu
2025-2026 fafsa/CADAA Things to Know
- How to create a Parent FSA ID without a Social Security Number/ Spanish Version
- Cal Grant and Student Success Completion Grant Deadline extended to March 3nd
- Financial Aid Saturday Application Workshops Link/ Flyer
- FAFSA Customer Service Phone Number 1-800-4-FED-AID
- CADAA is set to release December 1, 2024.
We want to assure you that we are here to support you.
Frequently Asked Questions Related to Financial Aid
Sincerely,
Financial Aid Office
Financial Aid Zoom Sessions
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10 am - 2 pm Join Zoom Meeting |
| FAFSA and Dream Act Application Zoom Sessions |
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Monday - Thursday 8 - 4:30 pm Join Zoom Meeting |
*Students who need sign language interpreters or real time captioning in order to participate should submit a request to: interpreterrequests@cerritos.edu. All other requests for accommodations should submit a request to: accommodationrequests@cerritos.edu.
| Financial Aid Resource Center - Computer Lab |
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Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8 am - 5 pm Check-in online through Qless, and add yourself to the Financial Aid Resource Center - Computer Lab Line from virtually anywhere. Get assistance on the following:
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| Financial Aid Counter Services |
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Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8 am - 5 pm Check-in online through Qless, and add yourself to the Financial Aid Line from virtually anywhere. Get assistance on the following:
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Mission Statement
The Financial Aid Office at Cerritos College is here to provide students and the community a better understanding of financial aid programs and services available. Our department is responsible for the review and dissemination of financial resources to assist students in meeting their educational expenses and achieving their educational goals. We are committed to administering our programs with integrity and professionalism. We value and take pride in the diversity of our students and the support we provide in promoting student success.
PAYING FOR COLLEGE
At $46 per unit, Cerritos College offers the best financial value to meet your education and career goals. Our professional staff helps students identify available financial resources.
LOW-COST TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS
- Rent books from the Bookstore
- Check out reserved books/textbooks from the Library
- Online Textbooks at the Library
- Ask faculty about low- to no-cost Open Educational Resources
Check-in online through QLess, and add yourself to the Financial Aid line from virtually anywhere.
Find answers to questions, learn more about financial aid and key benefits on how to utilize your resources to get the most out of your financial aid.
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