About Us
The Pico Partnership program is a joint partnership between Santa Monica College and the City of Santa Monica. The program is designed to meet the needs of the under-resourced youth living in close proximity to the college. The program assists and motivates young residents of the Pico neighborhood to pursue an associate degree, certificate, transfer to a 4-year university, and/or employment.
Program Offerings
- Academic Counseling
- Career Counseling
- Wellness Counseling
- Priority enrollment
- Textbook vouchers
- Assistance with financial aid, CA Dream Act and scholarships search
About Pico Partnership
Alumni Testimonials
"Pico Partnership is the greatest program to be a part of at SMC. I have had such helpful guidance through Pico Partnership and can’t even explain how much appreciation I have for all the staff in Pico Partnership."
Sheila Vafa, Alumni Class of 2022
"Pico Partnership has helped me so much throughout my time at SMC. The counselors and staff became my support system! They were always there to answer my questions and help me receive book vouchers. Shout out to Gabriela Corona for being an amazing counselor. "
Julie Cardenas, Alumni Class of 2020
"Looking back at my Pico experience, you have all been so supportive and helpful. I can't thank you all enough."
Patricia Ramirez, Alumni Class of 2019
"They straight up helped me get all my life stuff in order; really prepared me for the real world and beyond that."
Omzee Pitchford, Alumni Class of 2019
"All the counselors were friendly and they really seem to care about your academic journey."
Arnold Cortez, Alumni Class of 2018
Pico Partnership Alumni
Office Contact & Location
Contact Us
Student Services Center (SSC), Room S238 1900 Pico Boulevard; Santa Monica, CA 90405 Phone: 310-434-4926 Email: picopartnership@smc.edu
Fall 2023 Office Hours
*The office will be closed on Veterans' Day: Friday, Nov. 10, Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 23, and Native American Day: Friday, Nov. 24.
Monday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
