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Financial Aid Information

Seniors should apply for financial aid starting October 1 using their parents' prior year's tax returns!

The deadline for Cal Grant Eligibility is March 2. 

Fill out one of the following:

Apply for Federal & State Aid with a valid Social Security Number (SSN):

  1. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  2. Seniors do not have to turn in a Cal Grant Grade Point Average Release Form if parents did not opt out of Cal Grant when registering with the San Mateo Union High School District.

Dream Act Students (AB540) Apply for California State Aid (for undocumented students)

  1. California Dream Act Application
  2. Seniors do not have to turn in a Cal Grant Grade Point Average Release Form if parents did not opt out of Cal Grant when registering with San Mateo Union High School.

Important: Some private colleges require additional forms or applications and have earlier priority deadlines. The College Scholarship Service Profile for institutional aid is required at some private institutions! See college financial aid website for more information and fees.

College Scholarship Service Profile

Private Institutions

 

FAFSA Workshop video recording (October 2022)  and Slidedeck

FAFSA Workshop video recording-SPANISH  and Slidedeck

Financial Aid Workshops

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In-Person Financial Aid Workshops

Attend in-person workshops if you:

  • Need help with filling out the FAFSA or CADAA

  • Have questions about the financial aid application process

Details

  • Tuesday, December 2, 6 - 8 p.m. at Capuchino High School (San Bruno)
  • Refreshments will be served.
  • Registration for this workshop will open November 20. 
  • Assistance for Spanish, Hindi and Vietnamese speaking parents/guardians will be available.

All families-- regardless of home school-- are welcome to attend either event. More events will be coming starting in January!

Additional Information:

  • What to Bring
  • More in-person workshops will be scheduled in January 2026

Questions?
Contact your school site’s Financial Aid Advisor.

Talleres sobre ayuda financiera en persona

Asista a estos talleres en persona si:

  • Necesita ayuda para completar la forma FAFSA o la CADAA
  • Tiene preguntas sobre el proceso de solicitud de ayuda financiera

Detalles

  • martes 2 de diciembre, 6-8 p.m. en Capuchino High School
  • Se servirán refrigerios.
  • La inscripción para este taller comenzará el 20 de noviembre
  • Habrá asistencia disponible para familias de habla hispana, hindi y vietnamita.

Todas las familias están invitadas a asistir a cualquiera de los eventos, independientemente de la escuela a la que asistan sus hijos.

Información adicional

  • Qué debe traer
  • Se programarán más talleres en persona para enero del 2026

¿Tienes preguntas? 
Comunícate con el asesor de ayuda financiera de tu escuela.