Perks & Benefits

• Enroll in your classes early

• New full-time students (12 units or more per semester/ DSPS Unit Reduction) who just graduated from high school anywhere in California are eligible for free enrollment in classes (a value of up to $3,000 based on current fees); and

• Free Student ID card, free Associated Students membership, free Student Representation fee, and free health fee!

• Students who are meeting the SMC Promise requirements AND qualify for the CCPG- Fee Waiver are eligible for a reduced parking pass of $18. You can purchase your pass by visiting smc.edu/parking.

• SMC Promise students who qualify for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) fee waiver also qualify for the textbook voucher for the SMC Bookstore.
• SMC Promise students who receive the book voucher can receive up to:
  • $1000 each Fall & Spring semesters
  • $500 each Winter & Summer sessions
• Book vouchers may be used ONLY at the SMC Bookstore (opens in new window) ; will not work on RedShelf and only during the dates noted below.
  
  • Spring 2025 Book Voucher Period: February 3 - May 2, 2025
• Want to know how to use the book voucher? Watch this Book Voucher Tutorial (opens in new window) in our Promise Video Library.

Once you meet all of the SMC Promise eligibility requirements, you can request to receive your physical ID card from the Cashier's Office remotely. Your ID card will allow you to ride the Big Blue Bus for free, among other perks. Visit this ID Card Cheat Sheet to learn how to request your student ID card.

As an eligible SMC Promise student that is meeting the requirements, Financial Aid and Units, you will receive a SMC Promise Fee Postponement. You will not need to pay fo your fees and will not be dropped for non- payment. The SMC Promise Program will pay for your Enrollment Fees- classes, and your Student Fees- ASB, Representative, Benefits and Health, if you meet the requirements by corresponding semester dates below. You must complete your unit requirement with passing grades at the end of each Fall and Spring semester to maintain your SMC Promise.

• Spring 2025: April 27
• Winter 2025: January 20
• Fall 2024: October 28
• Summer 2024: July 1

SMC Promise students can obtain a METRO/GO TAP card without having to first pay the $22.50 student Benefits Fee. However, the METRO system must first recognize that a student is part of SMC Promise or the fees will still be assessed.

NOTE: Do NOT opt-out of the $22.50 Student Benefits Fee. Doing so will prevent you from obtaining a METRO/GO TAP card. The process can be completed by following the steps below:

1. Log into Corsair Connect to obtain a TAP enrollment code. NOTE: Enrollment code will not display until the benefits fee of $22.50 is paid. SMC Promise students are exempt. 
   • Click "Enrollment" tab
   • Click Menu on left side of screen
   • Click Metro/BBB TAP card at the bottom of the menu
   • Look for Eligibility Code at the top of the page
2. Register your TAP card(opens in new window) (opens in new window)
   
   • Students can use an existing TAP card, OR
   • For a virtual card on your phone, download the TAP app
     • Transfer your physical TAP card to your phone
     • Use the new virtual card number on your phone to register TAP card. Your physical TAP card will be deactivated and cannot be used.
     • Email transportation@smc.edu to request a TAP card. Tap cards can be picked up or mailed to address on file. Please include FULL NAME and SMC ID number in the email.
3. For issues with TAP registration, please contact METRO directly at:
   • • 866-TAP-TOGO
     • customerservice@taptogo.net