by our College Data Analytics TeamVeterans who have decided to continue their education should research their options to see which schools do a good job supporting those with prior military experience. That’s why we’ve put together this report that gives you the facts about Cerritos College veteran services to guide your decision.
For details on military tuition assistance like the GI Bill® or the Yellow Ribbon Program, see: Cerritos College GI Bill® Information
Inside This Veterans Report on Cerritos College:
An increased number of veterans enrolling at a particular school means that college faculty are more adept at accommodating and supporting those with previous military experience. Veteran students account for 0.7% of all students at Cerritos College, according to U.S. Department of Education figures.
Cerritos College supports veterans through the programs and services listed below.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Yes |
| Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success | Yes |
| Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) | Yes |
What does this mean for you? The commitments tied to each program this school joined are listed below.
| Career and Vocational Support |
|---|
| Accommodate Military Service Members and Reservists absent due to service requirements. |
| Align institutional refund policies with those under Title IV, which governs the administration of federal student financial aid programs. |
| Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations |
| Provide information that increases accountability and transparency. |
| Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER) |
**Cerritos College does have a student veterans group.**Cerritos College provides a dedicated staff member to assist veteran and military students. Visit veteran services.
Cerritos College may consider your military experience and award college credit. Ask the admissions office how this applies to you. Prior-learning credit can help you graduate sooner, so it pays to ask. Contact Cerritos College to find out if it grants credit for life experience, CLEP/standardized exams, or other prior learning.
Cerritos College does not offer Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs.
This school has a clean record with no VA complaints.
Notes and References
More about our data sources and methodologies.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.