October 2025

CSM Promise Scholars Program Engagement Opportunities

Below are Promise and on-campus engagement opportunities for October 2025.

Please make sure to complete the Promise Engagement Form in order to receive credit after attending a workshop or activity: 

https://smccd-czqfp.formstack.com/forms/psp_engagement_form 

More workshops/activities will be added throughout the month!  

*Complete second fall 2025 counseling appointment & engagement requirement 

October 1 - November 7

Financial Aid & Scholarship Application Assistance 

• October 6, 3:00 - 4:30pm

  • Location: CSM College Center Building 10, Room 220M Learning Center Classroom

  • Details: Register for this workshop to learn about applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the California Dream Act Application, California College Promise Grant, and Scholarships to receive free money for college. 

• October 7, 3:30 - 5:00pm 

  • Location: College of San Mateo Coastside Unit 101 + Online

    • Register Online: https://smccd-czqfp.formstack.com/forms/csm_financial_aid_workshop_rsvp 

  • Details: Register for this workshop to learn about applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the California Dream Act Application, California College Promise Grant, and Scholarships to receive free money for college.

• October 8, 3:00 - 4:30pm 

  • Location: CSM College Center Building 10, Room 220M Learning Center Classroom

  • Details: Register for this workshop to learn about applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the California Dream Act Application, California College Promise Grant, and Scholarships to receive free money for college.

• October 9, 10:00 - 12:00pm 

  • Location: Online 

    • Register Online: https://smccd-czqfp.formstack.com/forms/csm_financial_aid_workshop_rsvp 

  • Details: Register for this workshop to learn about applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the California Dream Act Application, California College Promise Grant, and Scholarships to receive free money for college.

• October 9, 2:00 - 4:00pm 

  • Location: Online

    • Register Online: https://smccd-czqfp.formstack.com/forms/csm_financial_aid_workshop_rsvp 

  • Details: Register for this workshop to learn about applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the California Dream Act Application, California College Promise Grant, and Scholarships to receive free money for college.

• October 13, 3:00 - 4:30pm 

  • Location: CSM College Center Building 10, Room 220M Learning Center Classroom

  • Register for this workshop to learn about applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the California Dream Act Application, California College Promise Grant, and Scholarships to receive free money for college.

• October 14, 3:30 - 5:00pm

  • Location: College of San Mateo Coastside Unit 101 + Online

    • Register Online: https://smccd-czqfp.formstack.com/forms/csm_financial_aid_workshop_rsvp 

  • Details: Register for this workshop to learn about applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the California Dream Act Application, California College Promise Grant, and Scholarships to receive free money for college.

• October 15, 3:00 - 4:30pm 

  • Location: CSM College Center Building 10, Room 220M Learning Center Classroom

  • Details: Register for this workshop to learn about applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the California Dream Act Application, California College Promise Grant, and Scholarships to receive free money for college.

• October 16, 10:00 - 12:00pm

  • Location: Online 

    • Register Online: https://smccd-czqfp.formstack.com/forms/csm_financial_aid_workshop_rsvp 

  • Details: Register for this workshop to learn about applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the California Dream Act Application, California College Promise Grant, and Scholarships to receive free money for college.

CSM Scholarship Personal Statement Writing

• October 8, 3:00pm 

  • Location: CSM College Center Building 10, Room 220M Learning Center Classroom

  • Details: Are you interested in applying for a CSM scholarship? Or writing personal statements for scholarships, grants, and cover letters? Join us in the Learning Center for introduction to drafting competitive personal statements.

• October 9, 3:00pm 

  • Location: Online 

    • Register Online: https://smccd-czqfp.formstack.com/forms/csm_financial_aid_workshop_rsvp 

  • Details: Are you interested in applying for the CSM Scholarship? Or writing personal statements for other scholarships, cover letters, and job applications? Join us on Zoom for an introduction to the CSM Scholarship and writing competitive personal statements.

• October 15, 3:00pm 

  • Location: CSM College Center Building 10, Room 220M Learning Center Classroom

  • Details: Are you applying for the CSM Scholarship? Or want to learn how to write personal statements for other scholarships, job applications, or cover letters? Join us in the Learning Center for a bi-weekly workshop where you’ll practice personal narrative writing and draft competitive Personal Statements.

San Mateo and Half Moon Bay Community Financial Aid Workshops

We are pleased to announce upcoming FAFSA, CADAA, and CSM Scholarship Application Support Workshops for the San Mateo and Half Moon Bay communities. In addition to these open sessions, we will also offer closed sessions for local high schools and nonprofit organizations.

The following open sessions are available to anyone—no preregistration required:

• October 28 – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM – Half Moon Bay Library

• November 4 – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM – Half Moon Bay Library

• December 16 – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM – Half Moon Bay Library

• January 13 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM – San Mateo City Library

• January 20 – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM – Half Moon Bay Library

• February 10 – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM – Half Moon Bay Library

• February 23 – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM – San Mateo City Library