My experience here at CIAT is going good. My only concern is that I wish books were included in the tuition or at least received more help with purchasing books.
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Great school! Wish they had more programs. I would love for them to get a Master’s in Cybersecurity program.
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The information given in the "get ready" was useful. The professors were very engaging and friendly.
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Cameille provides outstanding support for first time students.
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California Institute of Applied Technology is an award-winning technical college helping students launch and advance their career in the competitive job market. Founded in 2008 with two main campuses in National City, CA and Albuquerque, NM, CIAT is committed to personalized training through comprehensive, innovative, and high-quality vocational programs that prepare students for a rewarding career.
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401 Mile of Cars Way #100, 91950, National City, United States
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Everything is done so timely and…
Everything is done so timely and efficient. They really care about their student's time and will accommodate when they can. The resources they give you to succeed and get certs are very good.
January 15, 2026
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had a timely and efficient experience at CIAT. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience—we’re cheering you on every step of the way!
CIAT is a Good Technical School
The enrollment process was great. Overall, I think that CIAT is a good technical school, especially for veterans who uses GI Bill and cannot afford to go to a brick and mortar school. A lot of people think that having a degree can get you further, which is true, but you need to have a solid plan and strategy to make it work. CIAT can give that credential, but it's up to the student how to effectively use that credential. I am not really sure what is up with all the negative complaining. You have to put in work to succeed in CIAT. You can't just show up but not really there and expect to have a good outcome. Anyway, my CIAT experience is so far so good. They need to hurry up with the Bachelor's degree FAFSA eligibility though, and maybe start thinking about getting a Masters program.
January 6, 2026
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and detailed review! We truly appreciate you highlighting the value our programs can offer — especially for veterans using their GI Bill benefits. We also appreciate your feedback regarding FAFSA eligibility for the Bachelor’s program and the idea of offering a Master’s program. Insights like yours help guide our continued growth, and we’re actively working to expand opportunities for students.
Thank you again for being part of the CIAT community — we’re excited to continue supporting you on your journey!
Great experience and supportive staff
My experience was smooth from start to finish. The staff was responsive, the process was clearly explained, and i felt supported throughout. Communication was consistent, and everything was handled profesionally. I'd recommend CIAT to anyone looking for a straightforward, helpful experience
January 6, 2026
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for your review, and thank you for recommending us! We’re delighted to hear that everything felt smooth and clearly explained. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are grateful you chose CIAT!
Choose California Institute of Applied Technology!
The admissions process was so easy. All of the staff were very helpful in pointing out the up's and downs of the process. On top of almost not having enough to pay for the class, they were able to help find a loop hole in order to pay the$500 I still owed. Thank you California Institute of Applied Technology for everything!
January 6, 2026
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your admissions process felt smooth and supportive. Our team works hard to guide students through every step — including helping explore financial options when things feel uncertain — so it’s wonderful to know that made a difference for you!
The staff was awesome
The staff was awesome. They made everything so pleasant the whole process .
January 6, 2026
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for your review! We’re happy to hear that our staff and faculty have made a positive impact on your CIAT experience. Thank you for sharing with us!
My Appreciation
I appreciate CIAT for being organized and professional. I'd especially like to thank my recruiter, Aaron Mareno, for being available and taking the time to walk me through the onboarding process. I'm looking forward to my future through CIAT.
January 2, 2026
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are so happy to learn that Aaron has helped make this experience positive for you! We will be sure to pass along your feedback. Thank you for sharing your experience!
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Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you are enjoying your experience at CIAT!
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Thank you for taking a moment to share this feedback. We are sorry to hear you’ve had issues with your password setup and the Authenticator experience. That is not the smooth process we want for our students and we’d love the chance to help get this fixed. Please reach out to your student success advisor or to us at studentservicesteam@ciat.edu with any details you can share about what happened. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. Your experience matters, and we want to make it right.
My tutor at the California Institute of…
My tutor at the California Institute of Applied Technology has been exceptional. They explain challenging material clearly, provide insightful feedback, and truly care about student success. Their guidance has boosted my confidence and improved my performance. Highly knowledgeable, reliable, and dedicated, an outstanding tutor!
June 10, 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for your kind and helpful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you have had a great experience with our staff and faculty. Thank you for sharing with us!
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you are enjoying your experience at CIAT!
Great experience using my GI bill as a…
Great experience using my GI bill as a veteran, Student advisors very informative and professional.
October 31, 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for the great review and thank you for your service. We're extremely proud to serve our military students in their career training and transitions. We're happy to have you at CIAT!
My overall experience was great
My overall experience was great. The team was very helpful with their information and they were also excited to have me as a student.
October 31, 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you have had a great experience with our staff and faculty. Welcome to CIAT!
Start up
The information given in the "get ready" was useful. The professors were very engaging and friendly.
October 31, 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for recognizing our outstanding staff and instructors, who are all devoted to seeing their students thrive. We look forward to seeing you succeed in your IT career!
The company/school is super…
The company/school is super accommodating to the student making enrollment a smooth transition.
October 31, 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for your positive review! We are thrilled to hear that your experience has been smooth and supportive every step of the way!
I am new
I am new, so my experience with CIAT is limited; however, the admissions process has been made easy with the help of the respective workers so far. I also found the Military benefits brief to be genuinely helpful, and full of useful information
October 31, 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
We’re so glad to hear that our admissions team has helped make this transition smooth for you! We will be sure to share your feedback from the Military Benefits Brief with our team, as they will be delighted to know it made a difference! Thank you for sharing your experience!
I've enjoyed learning and the…
I've enjoyed learning and the flexibility they offer has made so I can get my degree.
October 31, 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you are benefiting from the flexibility of our programs. We can’t wait to see all that you'll accomplish, Go Grizzlies!!
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, we’re so glad to hear that you have had a positive experience with our faculty and staff. Go Grizzlies!
Help full responsibility for clients
Help full responsibility for clients
October 29, 2025
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Thank you for your review! We’re happy to hear that your experience at CIAT has been positive.
Dedicated to a true learning experience
I had a fantastic instructor that was able to bring g real-workd experiences to help solidify concepts covered in class. Between that, the materials, the additional training tools, and the ama ing staff that processed my registration quickly so I could attend on the next business day, the experience was spectacular from beginning to end.
October 14, 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that your instructor’s real-world insights and our training resources helped make your learning experience so impactful. We will be sure to share your kind words with our team, as they will be delighted to know their quick support made a difference!
The helpfulness of the staff is the…
The helpfulness of the staff is the biggest contributor to my overall pleasant experience.
September 26, 2025
Reply from California Institute of Applied Technology
Thank you for your positive review! We’re delighted to hear that our staff has made such a positive impact on your experience. Supporting our students is what we’re all about, and feedback like yours means so much to our team!
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