Cerritos College
Learn MoreFounded in 1955, Cerritos College is one of the top community colleges in Los Angeles County, offering comprehensive, high-quality, affordable education and career training. An average of 22,000 students attend annually and participate in over 180 areas of study and 87 degree and certificate programs.
Cerritos College Contacts Directory
Career Education
Career education certificates and training courses
Career Education offers a pathway to success that allows you to learn by exploring, collaborating, and doing from expert instructors and industry professionals.
Financial Aid
Grants, scholarships, loans and more
Find out how to save money with financial aid options, like grants, scholarships, and loans to help pay for your education.
Transfer Center
Counseling, resources, and support
Preparing students to transfer to participating four-year colleges and universities.
Basic Needs
Food, Housing, and Transportation
Falcon's Nest (Food, Clothing, Housing, Financial Support, Resource Connection) ensures your basic needs are met while achieving your academic goals. In the Falcon's Nest you will find Franco's Market, Franco's Closet, and a team of supportive staff to help navigate resources and support.
COLLEGE CORPS
Meaningful opportunities to help fund your education
You can join thousands of other college students across the state in making a difference in your community while receiving hands-on training, and earning up to $10,000 to help pay for college. Learn more and apply now.
Foster Youth Services
LINC/NextUp - For Foster Youth Student Success
LINC/NextUP provides holistic services to support current and former foster youth students with their academic and career goals. Through campus and community partnerships, we seek to facilitate access to resources and opportunities that will enhance our students’ growth and success.
Umoja
Community for African American students
Umoja is an on-campus resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.
Undocumented, AB 540 eligible student resources and services
UndocuFalcon Scholars Program (USP)
Providing a safe space and support to Undocumented/Dreamer/AB540 and mix-status students. Its goal is to empower undocumented students and address their needs through resources and services that enhance and support their academic, career and personal journey.
VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER
For Military Connected Students
Providing various types of aid, benefits and support for current servicemembers and veterans.
Dr. Lui Amador
Dean, Student Equity and Success