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Financial Aid Services
Six Steps to Financial Aid at CSM

The entire process may take 1-3 months, so apply early!

   
1
File Forms
Step 1: File Forms
For 2010-11 file an 10-11 FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
College of San Mateo's college code is 001181.
File early (anytime after January 1st)!


2
Student Aid
Report Received
Step 2: Student Aid Report Received
After you apply, you’ll receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). Your SAR contains the information reported on your FAFSA and usually includes your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC, a measure of your family’s financial strength, is used to determine your eligibility for federal student aid.

3
Check SAR
For Accuracy
Step 3: Check SAR for Accuracy
Your Student Aid Report (SAR) must be checked for accuracy and then brought to the Financial Aid Office for review.
Please check WebSMART for any additional information required to complete your file before submitting your SAR to the office

4
Complete
Paperwork
Step 4: Complete Paperwork
Student submits all required documents to College of San Mateo Financial Aid Office. File is Complete!

5
Notification
of Result
Step 5: Notification of Result
If you are eligible, College of San Mateo will send you an award letter outlining the amount and types of Financial Aid you qualify for at CSM. You can also check WebSMART to learn the status of your financial aid.

6
Aid Funds Are Paid!
Step 6: Aid Funds are Paid!
Financial Aid funds are paid!