CERRITOS COLLEGEPRESENTS THE

Sylvia Bello-Gardner, Counselor

Clara Ross-Jones, Counselor

K-16 Bridge/Cerritos Complete!

Why Go To College?

COLLEGE IN CALIFORNIA: MANY CHOICES(2016-2017 TUITION ESTIMATES)

University of California (UCs) $13,300

California State Universities (CSUs) $5,472

California Community Colleges $1,288

ADVANTAGES OF CERRITOS COLLEGE?

A.A. degrees and CTE certificates Smaller classes, teachers that work closely with students Special programs that help you transition more quickly

Transferring to a four-year college or university 64,000 students transferred from a California Community College to one

of the University of California (UC) or a California State University (CSU) campus

Location-nearby/Lower Cost Tuition Near homes and high schools Less expensive than UCs or CSUs

OVER 200 AWARD WINNING PROGRAMS

Cerritos College Commitment to Student Success

A personalized full time (12-15 units)

schedule for Fall 2017 and Spring 2018

K-16 Bridge students are part of Cerritos

Complete, a college-wide initiative, which is a merit-

based scholarship program designed to increase college

completion, reduce time to graduation and lessen the

number of units taken. Cerritos Complete merit-based

scholarship will cover tuition (Summer Connections

Course, Fall 2017 and Spring 2018) or $200.00 book

voucher if all requirements are met each semester.

What is K-16 Bridge/Cerritos Complete!!!

Step-by-step assistance in completing the college enrollment process:

• Complete FAFSA or Dream Act Application

• Complete the Summer Cerritos College Application

• Intent Form

• Assessment Testing

• In-person Mandatory Orientation and Counseling Session

• Enrollment in a Summer Connections Course

• Career Exploration Workshops

• Educational Planning Workshops during Fall/Spring Semesters

What is K-16 Bridge/Cerritos Complete!!!

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SCHEDULING EXPECTATIONS

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36 hrs Total

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS(AND HOW PARENTS CAN HELP!)

College Transition from High School to College

Study Time Outside of Class

Family Commitments

Study Skills

Work Responsibilities

Realistic Expectations in Coursework

Help Seeking Using Campus Resources

Attendance & Active Participation

STEP # 1 - FINANCIAL AID

•File FAFSA or Dream Act Application as soon

as possible

Deadline: March 2, 2017

•Financial Aid workshops on Saturday mornings

at Cerritos College

-Workshops will be held– 9am-Noon

• Any additional Financial Aid forms

will be due by April 30th

STEP #2APPLY ONLINE FOR SUMMER 2017

Apply online for Summer 2017 On-Site Admissions Workshop at your school

Go to Cerritos College website and register http://cms.cerritos.edu

(Will receive student ID number within 3 days so please check your emails)

*NOTE – Students will be applying as if they already graduated high school

Even if you already attended as a high school student you will need to reapply

WWW.CERRITOS.EDU

Apply here!

Apply for

SUMMER 2017

Pick one of these

4 choices

Fill out as if it’s

your 1st Day in

College

CERRITOS COLLEGE ONLINE

APPLICATION

STEP #3 - ONLINE INTENT FORM Deadline: MARCH 2ND! Must have Cerritos College Student ID #

to complete form! Continue to check your emails..

WWW.CERRITOS.EDU

Find your school on the list!

STEP #4 –ASSESSMENT TEST Complete assessment tests here at your high school

www.Cerritos.edu/assessment)

• The Assessment Test will be held on your campus!

STEP #5 & #6IN-PERSON ORIENTATION &

COUNSELING SESSION

Once you have completed the Assessment Test you will be able to sign-up for an Orientation session

You will receive an Email with the link to the registration (also noted on your handout)

In-Person Orientations will be held during

April 1st - April 27th at Cerritos College

Students must submit Commitment Contract at this time!

K-16 BRIDGE/CERRITOS COMPLETE COMMITMENT CONTRACT

Students must complete Mandatory Assessment by March 31st

Mandatory In-Person Orientation and Counseling (A.O.C.) by April 28th

Students must submit the K-16 Bridge Commitment Contract at their K-16 Orientation

STEP #7

Financial Aid paperwork is due by

April 30, 2017!

STEP #8 & #9SUMMER CONNECTIONS

Registration for Summer will be May 1st – May 11th

Summer Course offerings will run every week starting May 22nd – June 29th and will be held at

Cerritos College

You will receive an Email with the link for registration (also noted on your handout)

This is a 1-week course to help students make a successful transition

Students will receive their personalized Full-Time (or Part-Time) Fall 2017 schedule in their summer connections course

STEP #10 – CAREER EXPLORATION

Students will explore:

Address misconceptions about majors and careers

Understand differences between majors and careers

Complete a career assessment

Be introduced to career exploration resources

K-16 Bridge Senior Steps RecapK-16 Bridge Senior Steps to a Full Time Fall and Spring Schedule

• Step #1 – Apply for FAFSA or submit Dream Act Application

• Step #2 - Students complete Cerritos College Application (Summer 2017)

• Step #3 – Submit Online Intent Form & Continue to Check your Emails

• Step #4 – Assessment Test at each High School

• Step #5 & #6 – Students Complete Mandatory In-Person College Orientation &

Counseling Sessions

• Orientation Sessions will be held at Cerritos College

• Students will submit their K-16 Commitment Contract

• Step #7 – Submit Financial Aid Paperwork (due April 30, 2017)

• Step #8 & #9 – Student enrolls in K-16 Summer Connections Course

• Courses will be held at Cerritos College

• Students will receive and a full-time (or part-time) Fall 2017 schedule

• Step #10 – Attend Career Exploration workshop in July/August

SPECIAL PROGRAMS AT CERRITOS!

Learn more !!!

Flyers for all

programs

on resource table.

K-16 BRIDGE TO COLLEGE !!!!

Cerritos College Website

Educational Partnerships & Programs

562-860-2451 – Ext. 2212

http://cms.cerritos.edu/epp/k-

16_bridge_hs_page.htm

QUESTIONS?????