We Are Here to Help!

​While we are operating in a remote environment capacity, we are happy to assist you with answering your questions and submitting documents! Contact us at (310) 434-4343 or financialaid@smc.edu. You may submit documents via email or through our new paperless system, Campus Logic! 

Maintain Financial Aid During School Closure

Students will be allowed to take approved leaves of absence for concerns related to the coronavirus, even if the student notifies the institution in writing after the approved leave of absence has begun. In that case, the institution would keep any financial aid funds for the student to use when they resume their studies. However, if the student does not return within 180 days, the school would need to move forward with a Return of Title IV (R2T4) funds calculation.

This may impact the student in owing money to the College based on the last date of recorded attendance. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at financialaid@smc.edu or (310) 434-4343 for more information.

​​Spring 2020 Disbursement Update

On April 28, the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office requested the second disbursement of Financial Aid Funding.  Students who qualify for a refund check will begin to receive their checks in the mail during the week of May 4, 2020.  We will be mailing to the address that we have on file.

​​​2020-21 California Promise Grant Eligibility

The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office strongly encourages ALL students to submit the 2020-21 FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application as soon as possible to be considered for a California Promise Grant for the 2020-2021 academic year.  We will begin awarding this funding in May! 

2020-21 Financial Aid Re-Evaluation Due to Income Change

We will be evaluating students' change in income as a result of extenuating circumstances​ in October. Check back with the Financial Aid office at that time.​ See the Student FAQ for more information.