Apply for Financial Aid
The entire process may take 1-3 months, so apply early!
For U.S. Citizens and Permanent Legal Residents (Green Card Holders, Refugee, etc.)
For AB540 and Undocumented Students Only
- Submit a California Dream Act Application - NOT a FAFSA
- For more information go to CSM's Dream Act page
Please allow 1-2 weeks for your application to be processed and sent to the college. You will then receive two emails:
- First from the Dept. of Education or California Student Aid Commission with your Student Aid Report (SAR)
- Review SAR for accuracy and read "Comment Codes"
- If corrections are made, allow 1-2 weeks to process corrected information
- Second from the Financial Aid office confirming receipt of your FAFSA
- Instructions are given to check the status on WebSMART
- Check WebSMART to see what documents are required
- Please see reverse side for step-by-step instructions
- If no requirements are listed, please contact the Financial Aid Office, Building 10
- Files are reviewed in order of date received
- During the file review process, additional documents may be requested
- Check your "my.smccd.edu" email regularly for notifications
- Files will not be reviewed until all required documents are submitted
- Eligible students will be notified by email to their "my.smccd.edu" account
- Check WebSMART for the results of your financial aid award
- Go to "My Award Information" to view types and amount of award
- Note: If no awards are listed, please contact the Financial Aid Office, Building 10
- View payment options and schedule on the Financial Aid Disbursements page.
- Reminder: Be sure to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress in order to maintain your financial aid eligibility status.
Spring Recess
March 30 - April 5, 2025
March 30 - April 5, 2025
Cesar Chavez Day (Holiday)
March 31, 2025
March 31, 2025
Flex Day (No Classes)
April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025