Thank you for your interest in Santa Monica College. We enroll students from 47 of the 50 states in the USA. As you know, we are the number one transfer college in California, and we are an excellent place to begin your education.
We have an outstanding educational program, wonderful professors, and a wide variety of classes. Internships, job opportunities, and career counseling are available for all students.
Cost. Out-of-State students pay non-resident fees of $155 per unit in addition to the $26 resident fees. However, in many cases, it is possible to establish residency after one year. The first year, as an out-of-state student, you will pay out-of-state fees, and the second year, if you become a California resident, you will pay resident fees. Please contact the Admission Office for additional details.
Housing. Santa Monica College does not have residence halls, but we do help students locate suitable housing. Santa Monica College has a housing specialist who will assist you with local real estate listings and rentals. Teresa Morris may be reached at morris_teresa@smc.edu or at 310-434-4126.
Follow this out-of-state student timeline so you can meet all deadlines.
January/February
- Apply online to Santa Monica College. www.smc.edu/admissions/application.htm
- Mail your signature page to the SMC Admission Office, 1900 Pico Boulevard,
Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Complete the FAFSA financial aid application, either online or on paper.
Santa Monica College school code for the FAFSA is 001286.
- If you are applying for financial aid, email or call Assistant Director Stacy Neal at neal_stacy@smc.edu or 310-434-4446. Ms. Neal will handle your account.
March
- Complete SMC supplemental financial aid forms (will be mailed to you in March).
- If you already have college transcripts, then FAX them to our office at 310-434-3634 and we can apply the appropriate English and math waivers. Counselor Brenda Simmons (310-434-4880) is available for transcript evaluation and course selection.
April/May
- Go to your local community college and take the placement tests in English and mathematics.
- FAX your test results to the Outreach Office at 310-434-3634. Be sure to put your name and student ID number (found on your signature page) on the test results.
- Check with your high school counselor regarding the dates and locations of the NACAC College Fairs in your area so you may speak to a counselor personally.
June
- Review the SMC schedule of classes (will be mailed to you later).
- Select your classes. Your SMC Counselor (see below) will assist you.
- Pay for your classes. You may pay online, with a credit card, or mail a check.
- Arrange for your high school transcript to be sent to the Admissions Office. Also, if you have other college transcripts, then send those, too.
- Housing information will be sent in June. Check out www.westsiderentals.com to start.
July
- Pack for college. Say goodbye to your friends and family.
- Become familiar with Santa Monica and the Los Angeles area through the web
August
- Move to California.
- Attend Out-of-State Student Orientation (details to come)
- Santa Monica College Fall semester begins August 28, 2006.
Office of School Relations/Outreach
Dr. Esther Hugo, Outreach Program Coordinator
Hugo_esther@smc.edu 310-434-4955
Brenda Simmons, Out-of-State Student Coordinator
Simmons_brenda@smc.edu 310-434-4880
Kathy Flynn, Outreach Counselor
Flynn_kathy@smc.edu 310-434-8227
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