Speak to one of our career advisors to help you choose the program that's the best fit for your career goals.
All industry exam costs are on us. Plus — personalized support from our industry-certified faculty until you are successfully certified.
We’ll walk you step by step through the eligibility, financial aid support, and application steps required to successfully join CIAT.
Our Career Services Team focuses on both your professional and personal development to help prepare you for your ideal career.
At CIAT, you are more than just a number. Commitment to student success is what drives us, from the first day of class all the way through program completion and job placement.
Book an appointment with one of our Admissions Advisors for personalized guidance on building your education plan.
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Book an appointment with one of our Advisors to determine which credits can be applied towards your program.
Please check out our updated Textbook List for all required reading materials for each of our programs:
Yes, students are responsible for acquiring their own books for every course.
Use the Textbook List via the link above to know well in advance which books will be needed in future terms. Student Services will notify you 2-3 weeks in advance of your upcoming class of which textbook(s) will be needed for that specific class. Once on our Textbook List, follow the steps below to locate your book titles:
VitalSource and Amazon are two popular sources to start your search for textbooks; however, more options are available online.
We have found Better World Books to be a great resource, and books purchased through this site help the environment and raise funds for libraries and literacy!
ThriftBooks is another source for textbooks – just be sure you check the edition before purchasing.
Textbooks purchased for your courses are often used by students beyond completion of the course as reference guides for coding practice or certification exam preparation. eBooks are another great option as they provide instant access to ensure that you always have a resource ready on the first day of each class.
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California Institute of Applied Technology has shared ownership and management of two distinct institutions. California Institute of Applied Technology located in California, and California Institute of Applied Technology located in New Mexico.
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
