Steps to Apply for Financial Aid

For U.S. Citizens and Permanent Legal Residents (Green Card Holders, Refugee, etc.).

• Go to: www.fafsa.gov
  
  • 2020-2021 for Fall 2020, Spring 2021 and Summer 2021 (available October 1, 2019)
  • 2021-2022 for Fall 2021, Spring 2022 and Summer 2022 (available October 1, 2020)
  • Skyline College’s Federal School Code is: 007713
• FSA ID: Create a User Name and Password:
  • Log in to: FAFSA or Federal Student Aid
  • Click on “Create an FSA ID"
  • Follow directions. Enter your log-in and personal information and submit your FSA ID information.
• Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (if taxes filed)
  • Go to the Financial Aid Forms Webpage
  • Click on: Step-by-Step Directions for IRS Data Retrieval Tool
• If IRS Data Retrieval Tool does not work order a Tax Return Transcript at www.irs.gov
• Need help? Attend a Financial Aid Application Lab
  • Our weekly Financial Aid Labs are held via Zoom, click here to register. For additional assistance, please visit our website and you may ask our Virtual Financial Aid Assistant.

For AB540 and Undocumented Students Only:

• For more information, please visit Dream Act Webpage
• Apply California Dream Act
• 2021-2022 for Fall 2021, Spring 2022 and Summer 2022 (available October 1, 2020)

Allow 1-2 weeks for your FAFSA or Dream Act application to be processed and sent to the college. You will then receive two emails:

1. First from the Dept. of Education with your Student Aid Report (SAR)
   • Review SAR for accuracy and read “Comment Codes”
   • If corrections are made, allow additional 1-2 weeks to process corrected information
2. Second from the Financial Aid Office confirming receipt of your FAFSA or Dream Act Application
   • Instructions are given to check the status on WebSMART

Check WebSMART to see what documents are required. Follow the steps below:

1. Log into WebSMART
2. Click the “Financial Aid” Tab
3. Click “My Eligibility”
4. Click “Student Requirements”
5. Select “Aid Year” (Example: Select 2020-2021 for Fall 2020 or 2021-2022 for Fall 2021)
6. Review “Unsatisfied Requirements” and complete unsatisfied requirements and/or submit documents listed

Learn how to upload your files.

If you would like to contact the Financial Aid Office, email us or leave a voicemail at at 650-738-4236. All messages must include your Name and Student Identification Number (G#) and will be responded in a timely manner. If you would like schedule an online meeting with a Financial Aid Representative, please contact the Financial Office by email and/or phone. You can schedule an appointment from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Files are reviewed in order of date received
• During the file review process, additional documents may be requested
• Check your “my.smccd.edu” email regularly for notifications
• Files will not be reviewed until all required documents are submitted
• Entire process may take a minimum 2-3 weeks (longer if corrections are needed/during start of semester)

• Eligible students will be notified by email to their “my.smccd.edu” account
• Check WebSMART for the results of your financial aid award
• Go to “My Award Information” to view types and amount of award
• Note: If no awards are listed, please contact the Financial Aid Office

Visit the Disbursement Webpage for more information on how to get your funds.