Overview
The Outreach and Recruitment team serves as a welcoming connection between College of San Mateo and the communities we serve. Through campus tours, outreach events, presentations, application workshops, and signature programs such as Operation Welcome Mat and Connect to College, we help prospective students and their families explore educational opportunities and navigate their path to college.
Led by the College Recruiter and Student Ambassadors, the team works collaboratively with faculty, staff, community organizations, K–12 partners, and local agencies to increase access to higher education and promote student success. Our mission is to create meaningful connections, increase access to higher education, and support students on their journey to success.
This will allow some students to receive assistance paying for classes, and textbooks, as well as receive dedicated personal counseling, and more. This is a comprehensive degree and certificate completion program. Graduating seniors may complete PSP applications via WebSMART. Space is limited.
Financial Aid
For questions regarding your financial aid please log into WebSMART or contact our financial aid office.
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)
EOPS is student support program for first generation, current/former foster youth, and academically underprepared students that offers assistance with priority registration, personalized counseling, transportation, textbooks, and more.
DREAM Center
A safe haven designed to holistically support and nurture the academic, social, emotional, and financial well-being of our undocumented community by providing counseling services, workshops, and connections.
Disability Resource Center (DRC)
The DRC facilitates equal access to an education for all students who have disabilities (permanent or temporary) by providing academic adjustments, counseling, and support services in accordance with State and Federal law.
SparkPoint
SparkPoint serves students and other San Mateo County residents with individualized financial coaching, public benefits enrollment, and access to the on-campus food pantry. Services are available on a drop-in basis and by appointment.
Explore programs, connect with faculty and staff, and take your next step at CSM.
Join us on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, for Connect to College, an evening designed to help you explore everything College of San Mateo has to offer.
July 30 starting at 3 pm
August 12, 2026
August 17, 2026