English/Writing & Math Tutoring

is NOW available at the CalWORKs Department!

We have FREE English/Writing & Math tutors for CalWORKs students!

Get help with:

• Class Essays
• Assignments
• Scholarship Applications
• Homework
• Projects
• Midterms/Finals

For those of you expecting to graduate in the spring or summer of 2025 – Congratulations! 

Please keep these important dates in mind:

• Monday, March 3^rd – Student Commencement Speaker Applications Due
• Friday, March 21^st – Deadline to submit Graduation Petitions for those graduating in spring 2025, or graduating in summer 2025 who want to participate in the May Commencement ceremony. Visit the A&R Graduation Petition website for forms and deadlines.
• Friday, April 25^th – Gradapalooza – 1pm-5pm – Falcon Square & various locations. Gradapalooza is a combination of grad fair and graduation celebrations for various student support programs on campus. Come to celebrate the start of graduation season, pick up guest tickets (up to 8 per grad) and honor cords (for those eligible), take graduation portraits with Grad Images, decorate their grad caps, enjoy refreshments, and participate in individual graduation celebration ceremonies from student support programs. If grads are unable to attend, guest tickets and honor cords can be picked up from the Student Life & Leadership Office in the Auto Partners Building starting April 28^th. Guest tickets must be picked up by May 16^th. More information is available online.
• Friday, May 23^rd – 2025 Commencement Ceremony – 6 pm – Falcon Stadium

For full Commencement information visit https://www.cerritos.edu/commencement, and download the Cerritos College App for the latest updates and to ask questions. Download the Cerritos College App here: Play Store (Android) or App Store (Apple). 

Work-Study Updates & Workshops

Join our Spring 2025 Workshops to get you ready for employment. All students are welcome to attend and learn more about the Job Readiness Process.

More information/details to come

Resource Workshop

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

11 am - 12 pm

Zoom

ACT Beyond Procrastination

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Location to TBD

Counseling Corner

If you still need help with your Spring 2025 classes or registration, please schedule an appointment with a CalWORKs counselor. The counselor will assist you in selecting classes and updating your educational plan.

If you are struggling in a course, please schedule an appointment with a CalWORKs counselor as soon as possible so we can discuss important options for success.

Verification of Benefits & Continuing Student Form will be DUE

January 1, 2025

Remember that, you must submit your required CalWORKs documentation every semester by either:



• emailing it to:

calworks-info@cerritos.edu

• walking it to our office:

Santa Barbara Building

You are required to submit proof of cash-aid at the beginning of every semester, along with a Continuing Student Form, even if you are not enrolled in the current semester but plan to return the following semester. 

Eligibility also allows you to receive FREE gas cards, and educational supplies, and schedule academic appointments with your CalWORKs counselor.  

IF YOU ARE AN 

L.A. COUNTY 

PARTICIPANT

One type of Eligibility is a “Verification of Benefits” form. This form can be printed out from your DPSS account online or can be saved directly to your computer in a PDF form.

You can also obtain this form by calling your Eligibility worker and requesting a form mailed out to you or going to the county office "customer service" line and requesting one in person. 

Another type of Eligibility documentation is a “Notice of Action” letter. This letter is mailed to you every few months. Please note: Cash Aid Notice of Action letters will be the only ones we accept. We will not take childcare, transportation, Medical, or CalFresh. 

IF YOU ARE AN

O.C. COUNTY

PARTICIPANT 

You can obtain the Verification of Benefits Form by calling your Eligibility worker and requesting a form.

Please keep in mind that either of the above-mentioned eligibility documents must be dated within the semester.

For example: For the Spring 2025, the form MUST be dated January 2025

If you have any questions/concerns or difficulties obtaining Verification, please let me know. We can email your eligibility worker on your behalf. 

Keep in mind that without Verification of Benefits, we will not be able to provide any services including material reimbursement requests, counseling appointments, gas cards, early enrollment, monthly attendance reports, or progress reports. 

Material Reimbursement or Advancement for

Spring 2025

You have two (2) options for submitting your request:

Option 1: Connect with your Caseworker Directly and submit your class schedule and fees.

Option 2: Make an appointment with a CalWORKs Counselor by calling or emailing the CalWORKs department.

(562) 860-2451 ext. 2593

calworks-info@cerritos.edu



Please note, that material appointments are not student-driven appointments and must be done by contacting the office NOT through EAB Navigate as it is NOT currently an option.

Like the transportation and diaper allowance, now students attending Cerritos College will receive an allowance for books and basic school supplies every Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters based on their units/sessions:

• Fall & Spring
• Full-time students taking 12 units and up will receive a $500 
• Part-time students taking anything less than 12 units will receive $250

• Summer
• 1 session $175
• 2 sessions $300

Please note: 

• If your books and supplies add to more than the allowance allocated for the semester you can submit an itemized request to the county for the additional items. However, please keep in mind that proof of purchase MUST be submitted. Proof includes receipts and syllabus showing REQUIRED items. 
• Items such as Internet Assistance ($20/month per month enrolled in an online class), and School Fees (CCSA, Health, Student Representation, etc.) can be requested in addition to the allowance. 

How to forms (click on links below)

• How to Locate My Fees
• How to find my class schedule
• How to add my books 

Call us to schedule your Spring 2025 Material Allowance

562-860-2451 ext. 2593

calworks-info@cerritos.edu

March 17, 2025

Mental Health Crisis Hours

You are not alone in a crisis. Mental Health Services provides crisis walk-in appointments daily, Monday through Friday at 11 am and 1 pm. Contact Mental Health Services to discuss circumstances that may need same-day attention: -extreme anxiety or panic -extreme sadness -the death of a friend or loved one -thoughts of self-harm or harming someone else -experiencing a traumatic event -having odd or intrusive thoughts Call us at 562-653-7821 or walk into Student Health Services.

Take care of your Health

Find tips and tools for everything from your mental and physical health to friendships and finding balance.

It’s all here at YOU at Cerritos.

Free Mental Health App

Confidential support for 13- to 25-year-olds in California. No cost. No pressure. Chat 1:1 with a professional coach, use interactive tools to destress, or explore quizzes, videos, forums, and more. You choose!

Free Mental Health App



Feeling alone? Download the Nod app and connect with other students on campus!

March Holidays

March 17 through March 21

Friday, March 21, 2025

Office Closed

in honor of Spring Break

www.cerritos.edu/calworks

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Cerritos CANVAS Page &

Pronto Messaging

@CalWORKsStudentServices 

Also! Don't forget to visit our CalWORKs website for forms, announcements, and office processes.