Cerritos College Financial Aid launches Financial Aid Awareness activities

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 17, 2012

Media Contact:Aya Abelon, Public Affairs; (562) 653-7878

WHAT: During the Financial Aid Awareness Month in February the Cerritos College Financial Aid Office will launch a financial aid awareness campaign "4 Easy Steps to Cash" for new and continuing students. Students who complete the first two steps of the 4 Easy Steps to cash will have the opportunity to receive great giveaways, including scholarships, Kindles and gift cards. Cal Grant opportunities and more valuable information will also be offered during the campaign.

The goal is to get as many students to complete their FAFSA early (step 1), submit all required forms to the Financial Aid Office (step 2) by April 30th, 2012, and review the award letter (step 3). Completing these steps will help students receive their financial aid on time for the new academic year (step 4).

The financial aid information table will be set up in front of the Cerritos College Library. Students are encouraged to stop by to seek advice and for free food and giveaways.
See attached flyer for more detail.

Financial Aid table schedule:
Wednesday, February 1, 10 a.m. -1 p.m.
Thursday, February 2, 4 -7 p.m.
Monday, February 6, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8, 4 - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, February 14, 10 a.m. -1 p.m.
Thursday, February 16, 4 - 7 p.m.
Wednesday, February 22, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

WHERE: In front of the Cerritos College Library
11110 Alondra Blvd
Norwalk, CA 90650
A map of the campus is available at www.cerritos.edu/guide

COST: FREE

Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college's district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Annually, more than 1,200 students successfully complete their course of studies, and enrollment currently averages 23,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at http://www.cerritos.edu/.