Financial Aid Workshops and Drop-Ins

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?

FAFSA's eligibility	CADAA's eligibility
FAQ for FAFSA	FAQ for CADAA

Drop-In Student Hours with Henry Fan

Need assistance with completing your Financial Aid (FAFSA/CADAA) or scholarship application support? Tap in with Henry or visit our financial aid (FA) office.

Drop Ins will be held in BLDG 5 Room 100, in the Learning Center, first floor of building 5.

Feel free to sign up for a meeting on Henry Fan's Calendly; due to the nature of drop-ins, he may be meeting with other students at the same time.

Tuesdays: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Zoom or in person
Wednesdays: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Zoom or in person
Thursdays: 1:00 - 2:30 PM Zoom or in person

If the times above do not work for you please visit our financial aid office or email Henry at fanh@smccd.edu with dates and times that 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! Also, check out the “Why It’s Worth Applying” document, where you’ll find key facts that'll help.

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
- 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”