We dropped the fees.
College of San Mateo is free!

No fees. No tuition. No debt. Your future with no limits.

College of San Mateo is eliminating the cost of education for San Mateo County residents pursuing a degree or certificate — it’s time for your college to work for you.

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Your future without limits!

With a degree or certificate from College of San Mateo, you'll get the skills and training you need to pursue a fulfilling career in today's most in‑demand fields. We offer you:

  • 140+ degree & certificate programs
  • Resume-worthy skills
  • Hands-on training
  • Traditional, semester-length, & short courses
  • Online, in-person, hybrid, & hyflex course modalities
  • Leadership development
  • Many student clubs & learning communities

No tuition, no fees, no debt, & no stress

Your education is without limits at College of San Mateo. We are ready to cover you on things like:

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Groceries

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Health & Wellness Services

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Financial Assistance

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Transportation
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We’ll handle the details, so you can focus on shaping your future.

Free college, no fees

  • Earn your degree or certificate for free
  • Guaranteed university transfer
  • Career preparation & advancement
  • Professional & personal development
  • Hands-on training in high-demand fields
  • Flexible online & in-person class options
  • 1-on-1 attention from distinguished faculty
  • Wraparound support services & resources

At College of San Mateo we’ll give you whatever you need to move forward. To learn new skills. To live your purpose. To advance your education so that you can reach your goals.

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  • Earn your degree or certificate for free
  • Guaranteed university transfer
  • Career preparation & advancement
  • Professional & personal development
  • Hands-on training in high-demand fields
  • Flexible online & in-person class options
  • 1-on-1 attention from distinguished faculty
  • Wraparound support services & resources

At College of San Mateo we’ll give you whatever you need to move forward. To learn new skills. To&nbps;live your purpose. To advance your education so that you can reach your goals.

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