Financial Aid
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
In an effort to respond to the rapidly evolving situation regarding the COVID-19 crisis, our office will be closed to the public beginning Monday, March 16 to reduce the potential for community transmission rates of the virus.
During this temporary closure, Financial Aid services will continue to be offered online. For general questions, please contact us via email at finaid@cerritos.edu. Our office is heavily impacted at this time, response times may be delayed.
Your health and the well-being of the campus community is our top priority. We want to assure you that we are here to support you. Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.
Frequently Asked Questions Related to Financial Aid
Sincerely,
Financial Aid Office
Are you ready for Fall 2020?
We Are!
now available!
CHECK YOUR TO DO LIST and SUBMIT YOUR FORMS ONLINE
for 2020-2021 school year.
NEED HELP ENROLLING FOR FALL 2020?
Zoom Sessions Schedule
June 25th - July 31st, 2020
Monday - Friday
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
| Financial Aid |
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| Zoom Link for 10 a.m. https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/94898464403 |
| Zoom Link for 2 p.m. https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/92341985744 |
Other Departments
Enrollment Assistance Zoom Sessions*: Staff will be available to help answer quick questions about enrollment, holds, scheduling a counseling appointment and financial aid.
*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.
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
- Use your Student ID to check out reserved book from the Library
- Ask faculty about low- to no-cost Open Educational Resources
Stay up to date! download the 
myStudentAid app
To download the app, visit the Apple App store or Google Play store at the links below.
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.
Act now!
Scholarship opportunities are limitless. There are thousands of dollars in free money waiting for you to apply. Take action today! Apply for a Scholarship and get free money for your education.
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