Steps to Getting Started
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Apply for Admission to the College Online
- New & Returning Students apply at https://www.cerritos.edu/
- Click on Future Students to select either First-Time College student or Returning student.
- New Students click on Applying Online to create an account for CCCapply to be able
to submit your application online
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Priority Registration for Veterans
- Bring in DD-214, N.O.B.E., or Military Active Duty ID Card to be eligible for priority
registration to the VRC.
- Bring in DD-214, N.O.B.E., or Military Active Duty ID Card to be eligible for priority
registration to the VRC.
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Self-Report Tool for New Students (Assessment)
- The Self-Report Tool (SRT) provides student the opportunity to place into English,
Reading, Math or ESL ( English as a Second Language) courses based on their United
States high school records.
- The Self-Report Tool (SRT) provides student the opportunity to place into English,
Reading, Math or ESL ( English as a Second Language) courses based on their United
States high school records.
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New Student Orientation Required
- Two ways to complete the orientation Online (MyCerritos) or an in-person Workshop
by calling the Counseling Office at (562)467-5231.
- Two ways to complete the orientation Online (MyCerritos) or an in-person Workshop
by calling the Counseling Office at (562)467-5231.
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Using GI Bill Benefits
- Find out if you’re eligible for VA educational benefits (link)
- Apply online for your education benefits at https://www.va.gov/education/how-to-apply/
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Apply online for Financial Aid (FAFSA Application)
- Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
- Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
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Schedule a Counseling Appointment with Veterans Counselor in VRC
- Schedule an appointment for an Educational Plan (Ed-Plan).
- New students need to bring official or unofficial high school transcripts or test score reports ( such as AP, IB, or CAASPP) can be used to identify appropriate courses for placement.
- Transfer Student must bring Official or unofficial transcripts from all previously attended colleges.
- To schedule an appointment with your counselor, please call the VRC front desk. (562)860-2451 X 3716.
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Register for Class Online on Appointment Date (Mycerritos)
- New students & Transfer students submit new student packet to begin using benefits at the VRC.
- Continuing Students need to submit Request for Certification every semester.
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