Financial Aid Alert: Make Sure Your Classes Count Toward Your Major
Beginning Fall 2026, only courses that apply to your declared program of study will be eligible for financial aid (federal & state grants).

Learn about CPOS requirements
👉 https://smccd.edu/financialaid/cpos.php

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Find Scholarships

Apply for Work Study Jobs

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Explore Your Options for Aid

Review Cost of Attendance

Begin your FAFSA or Dream Act Application (CADAA) now!

  • Complete the 2026-27 application for aid in July 2026 - July 2027
  • Complete the 2025-26 application for aid in July 2025 - July 2026

Don't forget:

  • You need to apply once each year
  • Follow up on your application in the FAFSA/CADAA website and in WebSMART
  • Do not assume that your application went through.

Read our money facts to stay motivated and learn how to finish your application successfully right away.

Applying for Financial Aid

Don't let finances stop you from pursuing your education. Applying for financial aid can make college more affordable. Fill out a financial aid application to see if you are eligible for grants, scholarships, and loans to help cover your cost of attendance.

Alleviate some financial burden by applying today!

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Office Hours

 

Mon & Thu

Tue & Wed

Friday

8 a.m - 4:30 p.m

8 a.m - 6:30 p.m

8 a.m - 1:00 p.m

 

Visit us in Building 19, Room 104

- excludes holidays   -

Office closed April 2 from 11am-1pm

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Important Dates and Deadlines

Date Information
April 8 Make Your Classes Count - CPOS
April 22 Make Your Classes Count - CPOS
April 23 Money Management for Students: Budgeting & Avoiding Debt
May 4 Summer Aid & Staying Covered Between Semesters
May 5 Make Your Classes Count - CPOS
June 18 Transfer Tips: Keeping Your Financial Aid on Track
July 22 The Bag Secured: Renewing your aid for next year

Have Questions?

We're here to help! If you have any questions or concerns about financial aid, please don't hesitate to reach out.

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