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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

March 12 Webinar: Everything You Need to Know to Transfer to a Four-Year College

The San Mateo Union High School District invites students and families in all grade levels to attend a virtual webinar in English and Spanish: 

Everything You Need to Know About Transferring to a Four-Year College

Wednesday, March 12, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

San Mateo Community College District (SMCCD) transfer counselors will be presenting about:

  • How to transfer to a four-year college from a community college
  • The transfer timeline
  • How to transfer
  • Transfer resources


English webinar via Zoom: https://smuhsd-org.zoom.us/j/97429939548

(The English webinar will be recorded.) 

Spanish webinar via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/owx-uqsi-nvk

Download the flyer: English/Spanish

March 27: Financial Aid Application Workshop

Due to the Financial Aid Application deadline being extended to April 2, 2025, SMUHSD will be hosting a final financial aid workshop!

12th graders and their families to get hands-on assistance with completing the FAFSA and California Dream Act applications.

Thursday, March 27, 6 - 8 p.m.
San Mateo High School Library
506 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo

  • All SMUHSD 12th grade students can attend this workshop regardless of what school they attend.
  • Spanish interpreters will be on hand to assist Spanish-speaking families.
  • College Financial Aid representatives will be available to assist families.
  • Parents/Guardians: Bring your 2023 taxes
  • Students: Bring your school-issued Chromebook

No RSVP necessary, just show up!

Download the flyer: English/Spanish