Together, CIAT and community colleges around the nation are helping students find personalized pathways to successful IT careers. Students take advantage of CIAT’s simplified transfer and application process to translate their community college experience into an accredited online IT degree.
CIAT welcomes students from the San Diego Community College District – Mesa College, Miramar College, and City College. Active students and graduates of the SDCC District are automatically pre-approved for a transfer scholarship and accelerated acceptance.
College of the Sequoias is a two-year California community college offering educational and enrichment programs for the residents of its district in Tulare and Kings counties. Sequoias Community College District provides excellent higher education in a spirit of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Active students and graduates of the College of the Sequoias are automatically pre-approved for a transfer scholarship and accelerated acceptance.
Situated in the sunny heart of California’s agricultural Central Valley, Merced College empowers students through education and workforce training with robust certificate and degree programs. Active students and graduates of Merced College are automatically pre-approved for a transfer scholarship and accelerated acceptance.
An innovative institution of excellence, College of the Canyons is a public community college in Santa Clarita, California. Active students and graduates of College of the Canyons are automatically pre-approved for a transfer scholarship and accelerated acceptance.
Nestled in the rolling hills of San Pablo, Contra Costa College provides exemplary educational services to students and cultivates a culture of academic excellence, diversity, community, and innovation. Active students and graduates of Contra Costa College are automatically pre-approved for a transfer scholarship and accelerated acceptance.
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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 https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. CIAT is approved to offer VA benefits. *Financial aid is available for those who qualify. *Students are encouraged to take certification exams while actively enrolled in their Certificate or Degree program. Unlimited certification exam attempts expire 180 days after graduation. Select exams are not eligible for unlimited retakes - see certification exam policy for details. Certifications or courses may change to address industry trends or improve quality
