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College and Career Planning
The job of the San Mateo Union High School District is to prepare teens for their next life chapter – whether that be attending college or entering the workforce in a career they enjoy. Our College and Career planning team is here to help guide students to the path best for them. We strongly encourage students and their families to take advantage of events like the annual College and Career Fair and to connect with your counselor for questions and guidance.
Please feel free to visit the Career Center websites and meet the contact people at our school sites:
- College & Financial Aid Advisor - Mary O'Reilly
- Financial Aid & Scholarship Advisor - Caroline Moala
- CTE & Career Coordinator - Queenie Hua
- College & Financial Aid Advisor - Jon Dhyne
- CTE & Career Coordinator - Carrie Hermann
- College & Financial Aid Advisor - Michelle di Pilla
- CTE & Career Coordinator - Kim Koivisto
- College & Financial Aid Advisor - Laura Burtness
- CTE & Career Coordinator - Jerel Reyes
- CTE & Career Coordinator: Jerel Reyes
- College and Financial Aid: Lorenzo Hockaday
- College & Financial Aid Advisor - Carlos Nolasco
- CTE & Career Coordinator - Christopher Zografos
- College & Financial Aid Advisor - Evestella Hanson
- CTE & Career Coordinator - Nancy Kane
Student Opportunities
2025 Financial Aid Workshops
Save the dates for the following 2025 Financial Aid Workshops.
SMUHSD will be hosting financial aid workshops at multiple school sites in January and February for 12th graders and their families to get hands-on assistance with completing the FAFSA and California Dream Act applications.
- These workshops are open to all SMUHSD students and their families (not just students of the school where the workshop is located).
- Please bring your school-issued laptop.
- Spanish interpretation will be available for Spanish speaking families
Wednesday, January 22, 6 - 8 p.m.
San Mateo High School
Thursday, January 30, 6 - 8 p.m.
Aragon High School
Wednesday, February 5, 6 - 8 p.m.
Burlingame High School
Saturday, February 15, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Mills High School
Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Capuchino High School
Monday, February 24, 6 - 8 p.m.
Hillsdale High School
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