• C.A.R.E.
• Cerritos College CalWORKs
• Falcon’s Nest
• Pregnant SEAS
• Child Development Center
• Office of Diversity, Compliance, and Title IX
• Tutoring Services
• Academic Counseling
• Re-Entry Center

• CalWORKs
• CalFresh (Food Assistance)
• Childcare Subsidies

• Cerritos College Child Development Center
  Distance: On campus
  Phone: (562) 860-2451 ex. 2583
  Email:arosas@cerritos.eduCopy Email Address
  Address: 11051 E 166th St, Cerritos, CA 90703
  Type: Preschool / Early Childhood Education
  Why it matters for students:

  • Designed specifically for student‑parents
  • Offers subsidized care depending on income
  • Convenient for class schedules
  • Provides early learning curriculum

• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
• California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
• Cal Grant for Students with Dependent Children
• Cerritos College Financial Aid Office
  • Pell Grant
  • Scholarships
  • CalKids
  • Cost of Attendance Adjustment

*Dependent Care Allowance & Cost of Attendance Adjustments:  Student parents can request from the Financial Aid Office adjustments to their Cost of  Attendance (COA) to include dependent care expenses.  Adjustments can help cover daycare, after-school care, and other dependent needs. 

Student parents may qualify for several tax credits and free tax filing services:

• Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
• California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC)
• Child Tax Credit
• Young Child Tax Credit
• Foster Youth Tax Credit
• Federal Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit
• American Opportunity Tax Credit
• Lifetime Learning Credit
• Free Tax Filing Services (VITA)