Financial Aid and Scholarships
Information on Financial Aid is available to all students regarding future careers and educational pathways. We can help each student access this information and coach the student to complete the application as soon as possible. Remember, Financial Aid applications are time sensitive.
Financial Aid Resources
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Cal Grants and California State Aid Commission
- I Can Afford College Website
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Learn more about additional scholarship opportunities.
Peninsula High School Scholarships
We encourage all students and their families to visit the Career Center as soon as possible. All scholarships and college applications are usually time sensitive and need to be completed as soon as possible. Most scholarships require students to complete the FAFSA application.
Cash for College Workshops
Have questions about FAFSA or CADAA? Attend a free Calfornia Student Aid Commission (CSAC) Statewide Cash for College Webinar! These webinars provide students and their families information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA).
CSAC and San Mateo County Office of Education Workshops
Spanish interpretation will be available during both of these workshops.
Thursday, January 30, 7 - 9 p.m.
Tuesday, February 25, 7-9 p.m.
Additional CSAC Webinars
Monday, January 13, 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.
(Spanish translation available)
Tuesday, February 18, 6 - 7:15 p.m.
(This webinar is in Spanish)
2025 Financial Aid Workshops
Virtual Financial Aid Night - Informational Presentation Only
Save the Date for this informational presentation on financial aid.
Wednesday, January 15, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Webinar links: English | Spanish
In-Person Financial Aid Workshops
SMUHSD will be hosting in-person financial aid workshops at multiple school sites in January and February for 12th graders and their families to get hands-on assistance with completing the FAFSA and California Dream Act applications.
- These workshops are open to all SMUHSD students and their families (not just students of the school where the workshop is located).
- Please bring your school-issued laptop.
- Spanish interpretation will be available for Spanish speaking families
Wednesday, January 22, 6 - 8 p.m.
San Mateo High School
Thursday, January 30, 6 - 8 p.m.
Aragon High School
Wednesday, February 5, 6 - 8 p.m.
Burlingame High School
Saturday, February 15, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Mills High School
Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Capuchino High School
Monday, February 24, 6 - 8 p.m.
Hillsdale High School