Financial Aid
All students, visitors, and vendors are required to check in at a prescreen kiosk station prior to coming to our office. Please note that a valid COVID vaccination card must be uploaded to the prescreen portal. If you are unvaccinated, you must submit a lab processed negative COVID test processed within 72-hours before visiting the Financial Aid Office.
For general questions, please contact us via email at finaid@cerritos.edu . We appreciate your patience with response time as our office is heavily impacted. You can also join one of our zoom sessions for assistance. See information on dates/times/zoom links below. 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.
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
ONLINE SERVICES
Financial Aid Zoom Sessions
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10 am - 2 pm |
| FAFSA and Dream Act Application Zoom Sessions |
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Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8 - 4:30 pm |
*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.
In-Person Services
During this time, please remember to follow all Covid-19 safety protocols when visiting the campus. Wait times may be longer then expected. We appreciate your patience with response time as our office is heavily impacted.
| Financial Aid Resource Center - Computer Lab |
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 am - 5:00 pm Check-in online through Qless, and add yourself to the Financial Aid Resource Center - Computer Lap Line from virtually anywhere. Get assistance on the following:
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| Financial Aid Counter Services |
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 am - 5:00 pm Check-in online through Qless, and add yourself to the Financial Aid Resource Center - Computer Lap Line from virtually anywhere. Get assistance on the following:
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The Quarterly Newsletter
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.
All students, visitors, and vendors are required to check in at a prescreen kiosk station prior to coming to our office. Please note that a valid COVID vaccination card must be uploaded to the prescreen portal. If you are unvaccinated, you must submit a lab processed negative COVID test processed within 72-hours before visiting the Financial Aid Office.
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