The deadline for Cal Grant Eligibility is March 2. 

Fill out one of the following:

Apply for Federal & State Aid with a valid Social Security Number (SSN):

1. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
2. Seniors do not have to turn in a Cal Grant Grade Point Average Release Form if parents did not opt out of Cal Grant when registering with the San Mateo Union High School District.

Dream Act Students (AB540) Apply for California State Aid (for undocumented students)

1. California Dream Act Application
2. Seniors do not have to turn in a Cal Grant Grade Point Average Release Form if parents did not opt out of Cal Grant when registering with San Mateo Union High School.

Important: Some private colleges require additional forms or applications and have earlier priority deadlines. The College Scholarship Service Profile for institutional aid is required at some private institutions! See college financial aid website for more information and fees.

College Scholarship Service Profile

Private Institutions

FAFSA Workshop video recording (October 2022)  and Slidedeck

FAFSA Workshop video recording-SPANISH  and Slidedeck