Step 1:

Visit the SMC Applying for Financial Aid web page

Step 2:

Collect financial related documents for you and parent(s) of a dependent student to facilitate the completion of the FAFSA (Such as Social Security Numbers, Date of Births, Tax Returns, Wages (W2)). To learn about the documents you may need to reference, visit the FAFSA Help! web page.

Step 3:

Create an FSA ID 

SMC FAFSA PIN Code: 

Santa Monica College's Federal School Code is 001286.

SMC Promise - Free Enrollment:

New full-time students (12 units or more per semester) who just graduated from high school anywhere in California are eligible for free enrollment in classes (a value of up to $2,300 based on current fees); and Free Student ID card, free Associated Students membership, free Student Representation fee, and free health fee!

  • Students who qualify for the California College Promise Grant (which pays for enrollment fees), who are receiving SMC Promise qualify for the textbook voucher for books purchased at the SMC Bookstore.

SMC Promise Program

 

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