Financial Aid
Class of 2025 - Financial Aid Resources & Information Slides
Check out the Slides for all Financial Aid & Scholarships updates!
Class of 2025 Financial Aid Slides - Fall 24-25
The slides above were presented to seniors in October.
- What is Financial Aid?
- Types of Financial Aid
- Graduation Requirement
- Financial Aid applications
- FAFSA vs CA DREAM ACT
- CSS PROFILE (for private & out of state colleges)
- FAQ
- How to Appeal for more financial aid
- Scholarship Opportunities
FAFSA & CA Dream Act
FAFSA & CA DREAM ACT applications become available on December 1st, 2024!
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
View more DREAMer Resources
Financial Aid Workshops

In-Person Financial Aid Workshops
All families-- regardless of home school-- are welcome to attend any of the below events.
Attend in-person workshops if you:
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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 | Registration link will be posted soon.
- 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
- 1 Mangini Way, Burlingame
- Monday, February 2, 2 - 4 p.m.: Hillsdale High School College and Career Center
- 3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
- 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
- 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.
- Google Meet joining info: https://meet.google.com/iie-mxdc-xig
- Or dial: (US) +1 443-507-8043 PIN: 874 390 048#
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 se publicará próximamente.
- 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.
2025 Districtwide College Fair Recap
The San Mateo Union High School District College Fair was held on Wednesday, October 15 at San Mateo High School.
Highlights:
- More than 75 representatives from colleges across the country were in attendance
- Guests heard presentations on paying for college, and more!
Program
View the program to see a list of colleges and universities that were in attendance.
