Cerritos College offers two-year degrees in fields like journalism, real estate and cosmetology. The school's Northwood University operates transfer programs and night courses for adult students. Financial aid options include the California Real Estate Fund Scholarship and the California Retired Teachers Association Scholarship. The Academic Support Center schedules study skills seminars and tutoring sessions for struggling students. The Cerritos College Library maintains computer labs and private study rooms for project work. Students stay engaged outside the classroom in organizations like the Triathlon Club and the Talon Marks newspaper.
Cerritos College
11110 Alondra Blvd.
Norwalk, CA 90650
562-860-2451
cerritos.edu
Scripps College is an all-female college featuring undergraduate programs ranging from Italian to environmental science. Exceptional students can apply for the James E. Scripps Award and the Ahmanson Foundation Scholarship. The campus houses students in eight residence halls and a senior apartment complex. The Elizabeth Hubert Malott Commons contains a coffee shop, a dining room and event spaces. The Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery hosts student exhibits and art lectures throughout the school year. Scripps College supports student organizations like the Scripps Art Society and the Student Investment Fund.
Scripps College
1030 Columbia Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711
909-621-8000
scrippscollege.edu
College of the Canyons confers two-year degrees in technical fields including fire technology and phlebotomy. The financial aid office maintains information on aid options like the Val Verde Community Scholarship and the Barry Goldwater Scholarship. New students can adjust to college life by attending Skills for Success Workshops. This Los Angeles County school hosts events at the Santa Clara Performing Arts Center and the College of the Canyons Art Gallery. Students pursue their interests in organizations like Students for Sustainability and Club MESA.
College of the Canyons
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
661-259-7800
canyons.edu
Long Beach City College features certificate programs in administration of justice and word processing. Students enroll in two-year programs in academic fields like library technicians and engineers. This community college offers courses at two campuses in the Long Beach area. The Long Beach City College Foundation issues a limited number of scholarships each year to promising applicants. The school's Project Launch is a federally funded program to assist first-generation, low-income students in the first year of college. Student organizations at Long Beach City College include the Viking newspaper and the LBCC Photo Club.
Long Beach City College
4901 E. Carson St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
562-938-4353
lbcc.edu