CERRITOS COLLEGEPRESENTS THE
Sylvia Bello-Gardner, Counselor
Clara Ross-Jones, Counselor
K-16 Bridge/Cerritos Complete!
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
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!!!
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
8:00 AM
9:00 AMEnglish 52
Reading 97
English 52
Reading 9710:00 AM
11:00 AM
Math 60 Math 6011:30 AM
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
9:00 PM
12 hrs – Class Time
SCHEDULING EXPECTATIONS
SCHEDULING EXPECTATIONS Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
8:00 AM
9:00 AMEnglish 52
Reading 97
English 52
Reading 9710:00 AM
11:00 AM
Math 60 Math 6011:30 AM
12:00 PM
Study Time
Success Ctr.
Study Time
Success Ctr.
12:30 PM
1:00 PMStudy Time
Success Ctr.
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Success Ctr.1:30 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Study Time
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Additional5:00 PM
5:30 PM
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7:00 PM
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Study Time
Additional8:00 PM
8:30 PM
9:00 PM
6 hrs – Study Time
(Success Center)
12 hrs – Class Time
18 hrs – Study Time
(Additional)
12 hrs Class
24 hrs Study
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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
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..
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 #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
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?????