Making free college a permanent program in the San Mateo County Community College District took another big step in the current legislative cycle through Senate Bill 968 that seeks to break cost barriers to education for county residents.
Enrollment News
Feb 9 2026
Dec 11 2025
Following the success of the San Mateo County Community College District’s Free College pilot, a bill making the initiative a permanent program will be introduced to the California Legislature in the new year.
Nov 3 2023
The San Mateo County Community College District surpassed its enrollment goal this fall semester and trustees are now eager to understand what enabled that growth so it can be harnessed moving forward.
May 2 2023
Student enrollment at the San Mateo County Community College District has increased in recent semesters, a trend officials hope and expect will continue as most students take advantage of the free class offerings.
Apr 14 2023
Thousands of San Mateo County residents will remain eligible for free community college through the summer and next year but district officials have taken a more conservative approach to lower barriers to higher education by taking into account financial need for other fees.
Sep 23 2022
Students and local officials gathered at Cañada College Thursday to rally in support of Senate Bill 893, a measure currently awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature that, if signed, would allow the San Mateo County residents to attend community college here for free.
Dec 18 2019
SMCCCD continues its implementation of a robust Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Here is the December update.
Dec 18 2019
CSM students can now buy their textbooks with credit from their existing financial aid plan. Contact the Financial Aid Office at (650) 574-6147 for more information.
Oct 29 2019
Students may now designate their preferred name on SMCCCD records and in their SMCCCD email address.
Sep 23 2019
The past few weeks have been busy in the CRM world as we get closer to our Phase I launch and continue to develop future phases of the project. Here is an update on the work being done to launch the CRM for Marketing & Recruitment, Counseling, Enrollment, and overall integration with our IT systems.
