Financial Aid Services

Apply for Financial Aid

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

Go to the FAFSA website
- 2022-2023 For Fall 2022, Spring and Summer 2023
- 2023-2024 For Fall 2023, Spring and Summer 2024
- College of San Mateo Federal School code is 001181
FSA ID - Create a Username and Password if you don't already have one

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

Please Note: Entire process may take a minimum 4-6 weeks (longer if corrections are needed during start of semester)

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.

Flex Day (No Classes)
October 9, 2024