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
Capuchino Scholarship Listings
Immigrants Rising
California Student Aid Commission
United Negro College Fund
American Indian College Fund
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Free Scholarship Search
Scholarship Search-Career One Stop
Hispanic College Fund
Mexican American Legal Defense Educational Fund
Unusual Scholarships
Financial Aid Workshops

In-Person Financial Aid Workshops
All families-- regardless of home school-- are welcome to attend any of the below events.
Attend in-person workshops if you:
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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 28, 2 - 4 p.m.: Burlingame High School Alumni Room
- 1 Mangini Way, Burlingame
- 1 Mangini Way, Burlingame
- Monday, February 2, 2 - 4 p.m.: Hillsdale High School College and Career Center
- 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
- 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
- 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.
- Google Meet joining info: https://meet.google.com/iie-mxdc-xig
- Or dial: (US) +1 443-507-8043 PIN: 874 390 048#
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 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.
