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 :

  • Tuesdays, 9:30am-11:am-Learning Center Building 5, Room 105
  • Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm-Learning Center Building 5, Room B
  • 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 Building 6, Room 202 RSVP Form
    • 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:

For further assistance with your FAFSA/ CADAA, please contact:

FAFSA 

Live Chat  

Website: 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