Below are campus resources that might help you face the challenges along your academic journey. If you are facing a challenge or issue that is not listed here please reach out to me and I can try and find you resources for your particular issue.
If you are experiencing any mental health challenges or a mental health crisis, please check out our Student Health Psychological Service resources here. The College offers a 24/7 crisis hotline for those in need.
Have you had a sudden event or emergency that has made it difficult to meet your financial needs and stay in school? Please check out Cerritos College's Emergency Aid Fund. The college might be able to provide you financial aid so you can stay in school and continue progress towards your degree.
Did you know Cerritos College offers health care services for students? Please check them out here
If you are experiencing food insecurity, please check out information about CalFresh, Cerritos College Food Bank Distribution, grocery cards and our very own food pantry called Franco's Market
Are you facing any sort of housing insecurity or homelessness? Please check out our partnership with Jovenes, an organization that helps find housing for students facing homelessness. Cerritos College also partners with community organizations that help find housing for students experiencing homelessness.
Cerritos College has personal hygiene kits it can distribute to students to ensure physical wellness and confidence in class. Check them out here
If you are need of financial aid, please click here
Do you need professional clothing for that big job interview or internship? Check out Franco's Closet here
Are you having difficulties accessing your online classes or doing your homework? Cerritos College has a laptop and wifi loaner program. Check it out here
Cerritos College also offers immigration legal advice through our partners at Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights. For more information click here
Finally, finding your path: Choosing a major can be hard. Find the right program to meet you academic and career goals through our Learning and Career Pathways (LCPs)! Whether you're planning to transfer, earn an associate degree, or develop new skills for the workforce, Cerritos College has a pathway to help you cross the finish line. The programs at Cerritos College are organized into 8 LCPs, based on broad areas of interest. Each LCP has its own Success Team made up of individuals to help you on your journey at Cerritos. explore our Learning and Career Pathways to find your path by going to: https://www.cerritos.edu/learningcareerpathways/default.htm
For a list of all the student services Cerritos College offers, go here
These programs are here for students because we sincerely want you to succeed! I want you to know I'm in your corner. I want you to have a great community college experience like I was lucky enough to have. If you ever need anything, please reach out! I'll do my best to help you.