Financial Aid Night Presentations

FAFSA & CA Dream Act

  • The FAFSA & CALIFORNIA DREAM ACTApplications are now available as of October 1, 2022!

    FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

    or

    California Dream Act

    View more DREAMer Resources

    • 10 Things to Know About the California Dream Act
    • California Residency for Tuition Purposes
    • California Nonresident Tuition Exemption – AB 540 Affidavit
    • Dreamer Centers – California State University System
    • Comparison Chart: AB 540 vs. AB 2000 vs. CA Dream Act vs. DACA
    • Ways to Support Undocumented Students
    • Dream Act FAQ’s for Students/Parents
    • Tip Sheet for Undocumented Students 

Financial Aid Events

  • Drawing of a Hand offering money with text: Financial Aid Application Workshops

    Students: Get help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) at this workshop.

    Saturday, February 25, 10 a.m.  - 2:30 p.m.
    San Mateo High School Library  

    CalKids Townhall Flyer: February 28

    CalKids Town Hall with State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA

    Tuesday, February 28, 6-7 p.m.

    Via Zoom  

    Spanish interpretation available.

    Give your child a jumpstart in saving for college through CalKIDS, a new children’s savings account (CSA) program administered by the State of California.

    CalKIDS provides newborns up to $100, and eligible public school students identified as low-income, foster youth, or experiencing homelessness with up to $1,500 in a CalKIDS account for higher education and career training.

     

AHS College & Career Center Staff

  • Laurie Tezak

    Laurie Tezak
    College & Career Advisor
    650-558-2918 - ltezak@smuhsd.org

    Caroline Moala

    Caroline Moala  
    Financial Aid & Scholarship Advisor
    650-558-2917 - cmoala@smuhsd.org

    Queenie Ha

    Queenie Hua
    Career & CTE Coordinator
    650-558-2960 - qhua@smuhsd.org