College of San Mateo

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Primary Address

1700 West Hillsdale Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94402

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(650) 574-6161

csmtransfer@smccd.edu

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College of San Mateo is located in the northern corridor of Silicon Valley and situated on a beautiful 153-acre site that provides a panoramic view of San Francisco Bay. Since 1922, CSM has been a gateway to higher education leading to university transfer, career preparation and advancement, and professional and personal development.

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College of San Mateo provides resources and programs to meet the diverse needs of its students.

Career Education

Career education certificates and training courses

Career Education offers a pathway to success that allows you to learn by exploring, collaborating, and doing from expert instructors and industry professionals.

Alex Kramer

Director of Workforce Development

kramera@smccd.edu

(650) 574-6298

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Financial Aid

Grants, scholarships, loans and more

Find out how to save money with financial aid options, like grants, scholarships, and loans to help pay for your education.

csmfinancialaid@smccd.edu

(650) 574-6146

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Transfer Center

Counseling, resources, and support

Preparing students to transfer to participating four-year colleges and universities.

csmtransfer@smccd.edu

(650) 574-6161

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BASIC NEEDS

Food, Housing, and Transportation

Get additional support to help remain focused on your education and your success. Find information on basic needs support services such as food pantries, housing, tutoring and transportation.

barricke@smccd.edu

(650) 574-6397

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Foster Youth Services

NextUp - For Foster Youth Student Success

Offering services and support for eligible current and former foster youth.

EOPS/CARE/Calworks - Student Services

Michelle Lomeli

NextUp Counselor

lomelim@smccd.edu

(650) 306-3553

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Umoja

Community for African American students

Umoja is an on-campus resource dedicated to enhancing the cultural and educational experiences of African American and other students.

Brittney Sneed

Umoja Coordinator

sneedb@smccd.edu

(650) 378-7217

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Undocumented, AB 540 eligible student resources and services

Resources for Dreamer Students

Giving answers and support to undocumented students of all nationalities and backgrounds.

csmmccdc@my.smccd.edu

(650) 574-6120

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VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER

For Military Connected Students

Providing various types of aid, benefits and support for current servicemembers and veterans.

csmvets@smccd.edu

(650) 574-6675

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California Community Colleges help all types of students reach their goals.

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High school students

It's a perfect time to start thinking about what you want to study. You can even get a head start on college and enroll in community college classes while still in high school. Ask your counselor for help matching your interests with a major and career path to select the classes you need.

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Community College Students

If you plan to continue your studies at a four-year university, schedule an appointment with a counselor at your college's transfer center. Create a step-by-step plan to meet your educational goals on your timeline.

Veterans

Community college helps returning veterans make a smooth and affordable transition from military service into the highly competitive job market. Military service may even qualify you to earn credit for prior learning.

Foster Youth

Every community college campus has a foster youth liaison to help support students throughout their educational journey. And, with the NextUp program, the colleges also offer eligible current and former foster youth support and services that could include help with books, transportation, tutoring, housing and more.