Benefits

Who is considered a re-entry student?
You are considered a re-entry student if you are an adult returning to school after a gap in your education, either from high school to college or from college to college. Re-entry students are diverse, ranging from career changers, vocational students, professionals returning to school, displaced homemakers, or welfare to work participants.

Today's College Student-You:

Did you know . . .

-The average age of a California community college student is 30.

-Students DO NOT need a high school diploma or GED to attend Cerritos College if they are at least 18 years of age.

-37.1% of Cerritos College students are 25 years or older.

-Re-entry students are highly motivated and do well academically.

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Reasons to Act:

-Higher Pay

-Career Change

-Career Advancement

-Increased Job Opportunities

-Personal Enrichment/Increased Confidence

Re-Entry Program Offerings:

The Re-Entry Resource Program recognizes that re-entry students have needs and concerns that differ from those of traditional college students. Our program offers tailored services to address those concerns:

-Personalized one-on-one sessions to guide you through the application process.

-Effective goal-setting and success strategies to help you clarify your goals: We will help you develop long- and short-term goals, create success strategies, define and action plans .

-Specialized referrals to on-and off-campus resources: Academic & career counseling, tutoring, financial aid, and childcare.

-Comprehensive "Scholarship One-Stop Center": Scholarship listings, tips, and applications.

-Exclusive Re-Entry Scholarships: $500-$1200 awards available for re-entry students.

-Free success workshops on a variety of topics: Scholarships, financial aid, balancing work, family, and school, study skills, time management, and test-taking tips.

-Free assessment preparation materials.

Assessment preparation materials are also available online. (Click below to download an online version).

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-Support-Building Peer Groups and Socials.

-Extensive Networking Opportunities: Re-Entry Alumni Network-mentor program coming soon

-Free Re-Entry Referral Directory: Lists contact information for over 200 campus and community resources. (Click below to download a free copy).

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-Free Transfer Resources & Contacts for Re-Entry Students: Lists contact information for UC and CSU campuses for the following services: Re-Entry, Counseling, Financial Aid, Career Center, Disability Services. Visit the Re-Entry Resource for a free copy.