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Overview of the Financial Aid Office services. Check out all the ways SMC can connect you to financial support!
How to view the financial aid portal in Corsair Connect
What is FAFSA and How Do I apply?
How to submit your FAFSA through Corsair Connect
Financial Aid Portal Overview - A deep dive on how to access the portal and what's going on inside.
Need Financial Aid Support? We've got you! Check out this video that gives an overview of all the ways SMC can help connect you to financial support.
How to apply for Scholarships using the Scholarship Universe portal.
Check out the other Financial Aid FAQ at their website!

What's the Difference? The SMC Promise Program and the California College Promise Grant (CCPG)
How to use your book voucher (SMC Promise students)

Do You Need A Chromebook? Reach out to your faculty or special program counselor to request a Chromebook for while you are here at SMC.
How to add SMC email account to your phone: Android and iPhone
How to log into Corsair Connect
Tech Support for Students
How to Log in to Canvas
How to find your Username in Canvas
- Find your user name, how to log in and how to change your password.
How to reset your password for Corsair Connect/Canvas
- To reset, students must email studentithelp@smc.edu
Having issues with Canvas? Here's how to get help with Canvas.
How to Log in to the Campus WiFi
Where to find Wi-Fi: The SMC Bundy Campus has free WiFi for SMC's enrolled students in the east side parking lot. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 10 p.m. with a permit from campus Parking Enforcement Officer.
LA County launched an online Wi-Fi locator tool to provide residents with an easy approach for securing internet access. To use this tool, input your address in the search bar to find locations near you with free internet access and/or information for residential and commercial internet providers serving your area.
What are the different online learning modalities? What does Flexible, Flexible with Optional Scheduled Meetings, Flexible with Scheduled Exams and Scheduled mean?

How does transferring from a community college work? How can SMC be a Free College and the Secret Door to the UC system?
How to Petition – IGETC to transfer, joining graduation, how to get degree/certificates
How to view and order transcripts To view your unofficial transcripts please log into Corsair Connect and find the link in the menu.

Student Success@ SMC Check out this video overview of all the great counseling programs and resources available to SMC students!
Have questions about if you should drop a class, how to contact your professors, and other classroom situation questions? Check out the Counseling FAQ page for helpful information.
How to contact a counselor
(These are helpful advisors to answer your questions about classes and support services at the college.)

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