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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

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) 

See a list of all workshops.

Financial Aid Workshops

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In-Person Financial Aid Workshops

All families-- regardless of home school-- are welcome to attend any of the below events. 

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Attend in-person workshops if you:

  • Need help with filling out the FAFSA or CADAA

  • Have questions about the financial aid application process

Dates

  • Tuesday, February 3, 6 - 8 p.m. at the District Office |  Register
  • Saturday, February 21, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Mills High School  |  Registration link will be posted soon.

Can’t make it to our February 3 or February 21 In-Person Financial Aid Workshops?

Several of our school sites will also be offering the following options for you to ask questions and get additional help.

In-Person Support

  • Wednesday, January 28, 2 - 4 p.m.: Burlingame High School Alumni Room
    • 1 Mangini Way, Burlingame
       
  • Monday, February 2, 2 - 4 p.m.: Hillsdale High School College and Career Center
    • 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
       
  • Tuesday, February 24, 2 - 4 p.m.: San Mateo High School College and Career Center
    • 506 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo
       
  • Thursday, March 5, 2 - 4 p.m.: Capuchino High School College and Career Center
    • 1501 Magnolia Avenue, San Bruno

Virtual Support 

  • Fridays, February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

Details

  • Drop in support is available in English and Spanish.
  • Virtual support is available in English only. 
  • Please sign in at the School Office.
  • All families, regardless of home school, are welcome to attend any support opportunity.

 

Additional Information:

  • What to Bring
  • More in-person workshops will be scheduled in January 2026

Questions?
Contact your school site’s Financial Aid Advisor.

Talleres sobre ayuda financiera en persona

Todas las familias están invitadas a asistir a cualquiera de los eventos, independientemente de la escuela a la que asistan sus hijos.

Asista a estos talleres en persona si:

  • Necesita ayuda para completar la forma FAFSA o la CADAA
  • Tiene preguntas sobre el proceso de solicitud de ayuda financiera

Fechas

  • martes, 3 de febrero, 6 - 8 p.m., District Office  |  |  El enlace de registro
  • sabado, 21 de febrero, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Mills High School  |  El enlace de registro se publicará próximamente.

 

¿No puede asistir a nuestros talleres sobre ayuda financiera el 3 de febrero o el 21 de febrero?

Varias de nuestras escuelas también ofrecerán las siguientes opciones para que los estudiantes puedan hacer preguntas y obtener ayuda adicional.

Obtenga ayuda en persona los siguientes días:

  • Miércoles 28 de enero, 2:00-4:00 p.m. en “Alumni Room” de Burlingame High School - 1 Mangini Way, Burlingame
  • Lunes 2 de febrero, 2:00-4:00 p.m. en Hillsdale High School College and Career Center- 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
  • Martes 24 de febrero, 2:00-4:00 p.m. en San Mateo High School College and Career Center - 506 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo
  • Jueves 5 de marzo,  2:00-4:00 p.m. en Capuchino High School College and Career Center- 1501 Magnolia Avenue, San Bruno

 

Información adicional

  • Qué debe traer
  • Se programarán más talleres en persona para enero del 2026

¿Tienes preguntas? 
Comunícate con el asesor de ayuda financiera de tu escuela.