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Financial Aid

General Information

Family and student workshops will be hosted throughout the year to learn more about financial aid. Application deadlines vary by year.  Please drop-in to confirm you are applying for the right year and using the right application.  Below are general resources, but please drop-in to learn more.

Short Videos to Explain Financial Aid
Many of your questions may be answered here!

Applications

Learn more about Financial Aid Applications on the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) website. 

A CSS Profile for institutional aid is required at some private institutions.

See college website for more information and fees.

Learn more about how to complete the CSS financial profile.

Financial Aid Resources

Scholarship Resources

2026 Districtwide College Fair

The 2026 Districtwide College Fair will be held Wednesday, October 14 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at San Mateo High School. 

Representatives from more than 75 colleges will be in attendance!

Attend the college fair and presentations on paying for college, and more!

This College Fair is open to all students in SMUHSD and their families.

More information will be posted in early October. 

Financial Aid Workshops

Piggy Bank with the words: College/Colegio on the side as someone is putting money into it.

Save the dates for these in-person workshops offering students and their families assistance in filling out financial aid paperwork.

Tuesday, October 20, 6 - 7 p.m.

  • Hillsdale High School Library 
  • 3115 Del Monte Avenue, San Mateo

Tuesday, December 1, 6 - 7 p.m.

  • Capuchino High School College and Career Center 
  • 1501 Magnolia Avenue, San Bruno

Details