Financial Aid Workshops and Drop-Ins
2026-2027 FAFSA/CADAA NOW OPEN!
Don’t delay, apply today! Deadline to apply for Financial Aid is 6/30/2026 for Fall '25, Spring '26 and Summer '26. Yes you read that right, it's still not too late to considered for Pell Grant, Work-Study, and Scholarships for this year if you enrolled on time. The 2025-26 financial aid form provides potential coverage from July 2025 to July 2026. Why is it worth Applying?
Not sure which application to do?
Need help?
Need assistance with completing your Financial Aid (FAFSA/CADAA) or scholarship application support? Attend one of our weekly in-person workshops :
- Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm-Learning Center Building 5, Room B (10/08/25 cancelled due to Flex Day)
- Fridays, 10am-12pm-Virtual, Click HERE to join
- Cash4College Workshops:
- At these workshops, you will receive assistance with your 2026–2027 FAFSA/CADAA and the SMCCCD General Scholarship Application.
- October 23, 5:00pm-7:00pm-Location TBD
- December 04, 5:00pm-7:00pm-Location TBD
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! Also check out our Money Facts for more information.
Additional Assistance
Find out what information you need to complete your application:
Important Information:
- Students only need to complete one application. Check which one is for you.
- If you are Parent/Contributor without a social security number and have recieved your Contributor Invitation from FAFSA, 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
For further assistance with your FAFSA/ CADAA, please contact:
FAFSA
Live ChatWebsite: www.fafsa.gov
Phone: 1-800-433-3243
Email: studentaid@ed.gov
Operating Hours — M-F: 8am- 11pm, Sat-Sun: 11am- 5pm (Eastern Time)
CADAA
Website: https://dream.csac.ca.gov
Phone: 1-888-224-7268
Email: studentsupport@csac.ca.gov
Operating Hours — M-F: 8am - 4:45pm