Student Parents
Cerritos College is committed to supporting the unique and dynamic needs of our student parents. We recognize that balancing your academic life with your responsibilities at home can be challenging. Below are a list of the different resources and services for our student parents.
- Child Development Center info is present, but external childcare resources and referral services are missing.
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
- Cal Grant for Students with Dependent Children
- Cerritos College Financial Aid Office
*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: