Welcome
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
Financial Aid Workshops
In-Person Financial Aid Workshops
Attend in-person workshops if you:
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Need help with filling out the FAFSA or CADAA
- Have questions about the financial aid application process
Details
- Tuesday, December 2, 6 - 8 p.m. at Capuchino High School (San Bruno)
- Refreshments will be served.
- Registration for this workshop will open November 20.
- Assistance for Spanish, Hindi and Vietnamese speaking parents/guardians will be available.
All families-- regardless of home school-- are welcome to attend either event. More events will be coming starting in January!
Additional Information:
- What to Bring
- More in-person workshops will be scheduled in January 2026
Questions?
Contact your school site’s Financial Aid Advisor.
Talleres sobre ayuda financiera en persona
Asista a estos talleres en persona si:
- Necesita ayuda para completar la forma FAFSA o la CADAA
- Tiene preguntas sobre el proceso de solicitud de ayuda financiera
Detalles
- martes 2 de diciembre, 6-8 p.m. en Capuchino High School
- Se servirán refrigerios.
- La inscripción para este taller comenzará el 20 de noviembre
- Habrá asistencia disponible para familias de habla hispana, hindi y vietnamita.
Todas las familias están invitadas a asistir a cualquiera de los eventos, independientemente de la escuela a la que asistan sus hijos.
Información adicional
- Qué debe traer
- Se programarán más talleres en persona para enero del 2026
¿Tienes preguntas?
Comunícate con el asesor de ayuda financiera de tu escuela.
2025 Districtwide College Fair Recap
The San Mateo Union High School District College Fair was held on Wednesday, October 15 at San Mateo High School.
Highlights:
- More than 75 representatives from colleges across the country were in attendance
- Guests heard presentations on paying for college, and more!
Program
View the program to see a list of colleges and universities that were in attendance.
