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Financial Aid

Financial Aid applications open on October 1st every year.  The priority filing deadline for California students is March 2nd, which will allow you to qualify for Cal Grants.  There are two different applications, FAFSA and CA Dream Act.  Students will fill out only one of these applications, as follows:

FAFSA - To be completed by US citizens, green card holders, and students holding eligible visas.  This application will make students eligible for federal aid and Cal Grants.

CA Dream Act - To be completed by undocumented students residing in California who meet AB-540 eligibility requirements, and will qualify for Cal Grants to help with colleges within California. 

Students looking at some private schools and certain out of state public schools may be asked by their schools to complete a CSS Profile application as well.  This is not in lieu of FAFSA or CA Dream Act, but would be in addition to that application.  The CSS Profile is how certain schools determine their institutional scholarships.  A full list of CSS Profile schools can be found on their website.

Please be aware that some individual colleges may have a priority financial aid deadline that is before March 2nd, so always check the information on the financial aid pages for the colleges you’re applying to.

Contact Us

Evestella Hanson
College and Financial Aid Advisor
650-558-2318
ehanson@smuhsd.org
https://bit.ly/Hansonbooking

Ms. Chang
Career Coordinator
650-558-2314
hschang@smuhsd.org
https://bit.ly/Changbooking

Financial Aid Workshops

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In-Person Financial Aid Workshops

All families-- regardless of home school-- are welcome to attend any of the below events. 

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Attend in-person workshops if you:

  • Need help with filling out the FAFSA or CADAA

  • Have questions about the financial aid application process

Dates

  • Tuesday, February 3, 6 - 8 p.m. at the District Office |  Registration link will be posted soon. 
  • Saturday, February 21, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Mills High School  |  Registration link will be posted soon.

Can’t make it to our February 3 or February 21 In-Person Financial Aid Workshops?

Several of our school sites will also be offering the following options for you to ask questions and get additional help.

In-Person Support

  • Wednesday, January 7, 2-4 p.m.: Aragon High School Library
    • 900 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo
       
  • Wednesday, January 28, 2 - 4 p.m.: Burlingame High School Alumni Room
    • 1 Mangini Way, Burlingame
       
  • Monday, February 2, 2 - 4 p.m.: Hillsdale High School College and Career Center
    • 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
       
  • Tuesday, February 24, 2 - 4 p.m.: San Mateo High School College and Career Center
    • 506 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo
       
  • Thursday, March 5, 2 - 4 p.m.: Capuchino High School College and Career Center
    • 1501 Magnolia Avenue, San Bruno

Virtual Support 

  • Fridays, February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

Details

  • Drop in support is available in English and Spanish.
  • Virtual support is available in English only. 
  • Please sign in at the School Office.
  • All families, regardless of home school, are welcome to attend any support opportunity.

 

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

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

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

Fechas

  • martes, 3 de febrero, 6 - 8 p.m., District Office  |  |  El enlace de registro se publicará próximamente.
  • sabado, 21 de febrero, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Mills High School  |  El enlace de registro se publicará próximamente.

 

¿No puede asistir a nuestros talleres sobre ayuda financiera el 3 de febrero o el 21 de febrero?

Varias de nuestras escuelas también ofrecerán las siguientes opciones para que los estudiantes puedan hacer preguntas y obtener ayuda adicional.

Obtenga ayuda en persona los siguientes días:

  • Miércoles 7 de enero, 2:00-4:00 p.m. en Biblioteca de Aragon High School - 900 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo
  • Miércoles 28 de enero, 2:00-4:00 p.m. en “Alumni Room” de Burlingame High School - 1 Mangini Way, Burlingame
  • Lunes 2 de febrero, 2:00-4:00 p.m. en Hillsdale High School College and Career Center- 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
  • Martes 24 de febrero, 2:00-4:00 p.m. en San Mateo High School College and Career Center - 506 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo
  • Jueves 5 de marzo,  2:00-4:00 p.m. en Capuchino High School College and Career Center- 1501 Magnolia Avenue, San Bruno

 

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.

Financial Aid Websites

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