Financial Aid Workshops and Drop-Ins

2024-25 = Don’t delay, apply today! Deadline is 6/30/2025 for Fall 24, Spring 25 and Summer 25. Yes you read that right, it's still not too late to get Pell Grant for Fall 24 and Spring 25 from this year assuming you're eligible and enrolled on time.

2025-26 = The upcoming academic years financial aid application is open! Get ahead and apply today! It's ok that you missed the priority deadline.

Why is it worth Applying? Click Me

Not sure which application to do?

Here's FAFSA's eligibility	Here's CADAA's eligibility
Frequently Asked Questions for FAFSA	Frequently Asked Questions for CADAA

Appointments with Henry Fan

Need assistance with completing your Financial Aid Application (FAFSA/CADAA) or scholarship application support? Make an appointment with Henry Fan or visit our financial aid (FA) office.

For Summer 2025 Term for the remainder of June 2025 and July 2025, in person appointments will be held in BLDG 19 Room 104, in the FA office.

Make sure to sign up for a 1:1 on Henry Fan's Calendly Reservation:

Tuesdays: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Zoom or in person
Wednesdays: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Zoom or in person
Thursdays: 1:00 - 2:30 PM Zoom or in person

If none of the available Calendly appointment times work for you, please email Henry (fanh@smccd.edu) with the dates and times you're available. Be sure to include your G# and any questions you have in the same email.

The more specific you are with your question, the more likely it is that you can find the answer with a quick Google search, so you might not have to wait on Henry! Also, check out the “Why It’s Worth Applying” document, where you’ll find key facts that'll help

Kerry's wisdom:

-Check, double check, triple check that your information is accurate before submitting.

-For FAFSA Name should match what is on your Social Security Card. If name exceeds the character limit, type as much of it as you can.

-Slow down, read, and then re-read the application questions to make sure you understand what is being asked.

-If you're unsure about how to answer a question, DO NOT GUESS! Instead:

* Use the help buttons available for some of the application questions. Do a few internet searches

* Ask a financial aid professional for help.

Additional Assistance

Click below to find out what information you need to complete your applcation.

FAFSA
CADAA

Important Information:

Students only need to complete one financial aid application. For more information on which application you should complete, click here.
If you are Parent/Contributor without a social security number and have recieved your Contributor Invitation from FAFSA, click here to view a step by step video in creating your FSA ID for the first time.
Check unsatisfied requirements, after you complete your FAFSA or CADAA
- Financial Aid Status
  
  Please refer to your WebSmart if there is a requirement for you to submit it. Files must be completed first before any awards can be disbursed. To access Financial Aid Requirements:
  
  Sign into WebSmart
  
  Select the “Financial Aid” from the main page
  
  Under the Financial Aid section, click on “Financial Aid Student Portal” 
  
  In the upper right-hand corner, enter Aid Year (2025-2026 Aid Year)
  
  Scroll down to locate "Student Requirements"
- How to submit documents through Dropbox
  
  Sign into WebSmart
  
  Select the “Financial Aid” from the main page
  
  Under the Financial Aid section, click on “Financial Aid Student Portal” 
  
  Scroll down and locate the ‘Submit Documents Securely with Dropbox’ box, then select “SKY Dropbox”