Apply for Financial Aid 2027-28 FAFSA & CADAA applications open October 1, 2026! Apply early to maximize your financial aid opportunities for the 2027-28 academic year! Priority Deadline for State Aid: March 2, 2027 CA Community College Students should apply by September 2, 2027. Ready to Get Started? Visit the How To Apply Page
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 06dd984f28068a62
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)The FAFSA is an application operated by the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) that allows students to qualify for federal, state, and institutional financial aid. You are eligible to complete the FAFSA if you: Are a US Citizen Are a Permanent Resident ("Green Card" holder) Have a T-Visa Are an Eligible Non-citizen* Apply with FAFSA here
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 283e488cc653b677
California Dream Act Application (CADAA)The CADAA is California’s state financial aid application operated by CSAC that allows undocumented and other eligible students to qualify for state and institutional financial aid. You are eligible to complete the CADAA if you: Are Undocumented Have a U-Visa or Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Meet the CA non-resident exemption requirements New: Students from Mixed-Status Families See Making Informed Decisions, for more information. Apply with CADAA here
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 283e488cc653b677
Review Cal Grant requirements and confirm that CSAC has your GPA. FAFSA or CADAA supplies the application; Cal Grant has additional eligibility conditions.
Cal Grant financial aid for college Apply for a Cal Grant, a financial aid program administrated by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) providing aid to California undergraduates, vocational training students, and those in teacher certification programs. Launch service: Cal Grant financial aid for college
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 9ce39cbd46ab8810
Important: CSAC is no longer affiliated with the website www.webgrants4students.org. You will not be able to access your WebGrants account information from that website. To access your WebGrants account, please go to https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov.
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 8358dd3677b90a59
Attend a student financial aid workshop Attend a student financial aid workshop with the Cash for College program. The Cash for College program offers free, hands-on workshops across the state. From October 1 to March 2, families can get help to complete the California Dream Act Application or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can also learn about scholarships and other forms of financial aid. Launch service: Attend a student financial aid workshop
Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 9ce39cbd46ab8810
Open the website listed by CDE for San Mateo County Office of Education. The contact below is the directory administrative office; confirm program-specific requirements with the agency or your school district.
Use the official college-selection gateway. The selected college receives your information through its active CCCStart or CCCApply process; this is separate from registering for classes.
California community colleges are transitioning to a new, updated system. During this transition, some colleges have already moved to the new system, while others will continue using CCCApply until their transition is complete.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot c6960efaece3be7a
Read the Chancellor’s Office application and cost information. Its CCCApply link now redirects to the CCCStart selection gateway; follow your chosen college’s instructions.
Read the official transition guidance before continuing an application. The page prints inconsistent retirement estimates; confirm the active process with the college.
Find out which CSU campuses are currently accepting applications, which majors are open or closed, and read any notices from the campus(es) you’re interested in.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 2648e4bff591cc32
Cal State Apply Application Fee Waiver
| CSU — service-csu-waiver
When you apply for admission to the CSU through Cal State Apply, you are automatically considered for an application fee waiver based on the information you provide in your application.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 340ff77bddf15fbd
District Transfers - California Department of Education FAQ (CA Dept of Education) — service-cde-transfers
Parents/guardians shall work with their local school district administration to share their concerns and to determine what local processes their district has in place regarding district transfers.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 17c0be088d051cb6
Search the official directory for the school or district to contact about enrollment. Directory entries, city/ZIP searches and district boundaries do not establish an attendance assignment.
California School Directory (CA Dept of Education) — service-cde-directory
The California School Directory (Directory) contains information about California public schools, private schools (including certified nonpublic schools), school districts, and county offices of education.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot e7843edf1f814fe0
Read kindergarten entry and placement guidance and confirm requirements with the district. The TK subsection conflicts with the more current universal-prekindergarten FAQ, so use that separate FAQ for TK.
Read Bayshore Elementary’s published enrollment information for the programmes or grades identified on this page. Confirm the current school year and intake route with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district enrollment information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Official published district information/resource purpose only. No individual eligibility, intake completion, address assignment, PDF contents or portal operation is verified.
Enrollment
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot cf1de88c0c1c030f
Read Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary’s published enrollment information for the programmes or grades identified on this page. Confirm the current school year and intake route with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district enrollment information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Official published district information/resource purpose only. No individual eligibility, intake completion, address assignment, PDF contents or portal operation is verified.
The policy directs the Superintendent to establish an unbiased enrollment process and an objective assignment criteria. All of our enrollment information can be found in the links below.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 2863f452f21576ec
Open Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary’s official attendance-area or school-assignment information. Confirm address-specific assignment, grade, current boundaries and space availability with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district attendance information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Official published district information/resource purpose only. No individual eligibility, intake completion, address assignment, PDF contents or portal operation is verified.
Students are assigned to elementary schools based on the walking distance from their homes. The District uses a well-studied algorithm to optimize school assignment by assigning students to the closest schools that have available room. Information on the algorithm can be found at the bottom of this page.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot a5bc9d2890cb2ede
Read Brisbane Elementary’s published enrollment information for the programmes or grades identified on this page. Confirm the current school year and intake route with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district enrollment information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Official published district information/resource purpose only. No individual eligibility, intake completion, address assignment, PDF contents or portal operation is verified.
Parents who rush almost always have missing or incomplete enrollment packets that cause delays for everyone. Sections with errors or incomplete information will be rejected (this will show up in yellow in the parent portal). The date/time stamp in our system is the date/time of the most recent change to the enrollment packet.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot b7e823e50b1fecd4
Read Burlingame Elementary’s published enrollment information for the programmes or grades identified on this page. Confirm the current school year and intake route with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district enrollment information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Official published district information/resource purpose only. No individual eligibility, intake completion, address assignment, PDF contents or portal operation is verified.
Registration
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot e99c1cf611a32b13
Read Cabrillo Unified’s published enrollment information for the programmes or grades identified on this page. Confirm the current school year and intake route with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district enrollment information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Agent-reviewed published district topic/resource purpose only. Confirm the current school year, grades and address with the actual district; no dated rule, individual assignment or PDF/map content is promoted.
If you are a new family to CUSD with no students currently enrolled, please click the link below to create a new account to access online registration. If you already have a student enrolled, click the link below and log in using your existing account. Si usted es una nueva familia en CUSD y no tiene estudiantes actualmente inscritos, haga clic en el enlace a continuación para crear una nueva cuenta y acceder al registro en línea. Si ya tiene un estudiante inscrito, haga clic en el enlace a continuación e inicie sesión utilizando su cuenta existente.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 3ae704ce708bca07
Read Hillsborough City Elementary’s published enrollment information for the programmes or grades identified on this page. Confirm the current school year and intake route with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district enrollment information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Official published programme/grade-specific page or resource purpose only; no linked PDF/map contents, individual eligibility, assignment result or completed intake is established.
new student registration
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot ba453fae01cea8d1
Read Jefferson Union High’s published enrollment information for the programmes or grades identified on this page. Confirm the current school year and intake route with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district enrollment information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Official published district information/resource purpose only. No individual eligibility, intake completion, address assignment, PDF contents or portal operation is verified.
If accepted, parent/guardian will complete an online registration form.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 3b20c2a080135924
Read Pacifica’s published enrollment information for the programmes or grades identified on this page. Confirm the current school year and intake route with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district enrollment information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Official published district information/resource purpose only. No individual eligibility, intake completion, address assignment, PDF contents or portal operation is verified.
ParentVUE and StudentVUE provide centralized access to student grades and assignments, communication with teachers, and more. Parents and guardians using ParentVUE need just one login to see information for all their students enrolled in a district. ParentVUE and StudentVUE are available as web portals and as mobile apps for Android, iPhone, and iPad.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot c36967e0dbb7cae5
Read Las Lomitas Elementary’s published enrollment information for the programmes or grades identified on this page. Confirm the current school year and intake route with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district enrollment information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Official published district information/resource purpose only. No individual eligibility, intake completion, address assignment, PDF contents or portal operation is verified.
Property tax payment receipts Rental property contract, lease, or payment receipts Utility service contact, statement, payment receipt, or letter stating when service will commence Please note that up to two utility contracts or payment records from two different utilities can be used to fulfil two of the three required documents For example, you could submit your power and water bills Notarized affidavit from property owner of parent/student residency Pay stubs reflecting address of parent or guardian within the district Voter registration document for parent or guardian Correspondence from a government agency addressed to the parent or guardian within the district Declaration of residency executed by the parent or legal guardian of a pupil
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot e4c035044c01507e
Read Menlo Park City Elementary’s published enrollment information for the programmes or grades identified on this page. Confirm the current school year and intake route with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district enrollment information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Official published district information/resource purpose only. No individual eligibility, intake completion, address assignment, PDF contents or portal operation is verified.
FALL: 2027-28 NEW STUDENT Registration begins February 1, 2027
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 9353ebddd7ae99b0
Read Millbrae Elementary’s published enrollment information for the programmes or grades identified on this page. Confirm the current school year and intake route with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district enrollment information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Official published district information/resource purpose only. No individual eligibility, intake completion, address assignment, PDF contents or portal operation is verified.
January 20, 2026 - New student registration appointments begin. Welcome to MESD!
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 56099f2777264029
Open Millbrae Elementary’s official attendance-area or school-assignment information. Confirm address-specific assignment, grade, current boundaries and space availability with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district attendance information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Official published district information/resource purpose only. No individual eligibility, intake completion, address assignment, PDF contents or portal operation is verified.
School Boundaries/Assigned Neighborhood School
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot e14a37c30fd117a5
Read Portola Valley Elementary’s published enrollment information for the programmes or grades identified on this page. Confirm the current school year and intake route with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district enrollment information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Official published district information/resource purpose only. No individual eligibility, intake completion, address assignment, PDF contents or portal operation is verified.
Please consult the Grade Placement By Birth Date table below to determine the grade corresponding to the birth date listed on your student's identification you will be providing as part of the registration (birth certificate or passport). Any subsequent grade change must be discussed with the PVSD school in which your child is enrolled after registration.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 88d3c36d578fcf13
Read Ravenswood City Elementary’s published enrollment information for the programmes or grades identified on this page. Confirm the current school year and intake route with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district enrollment information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Official published district information/resource purpose only. No individual eligibility, intake completion, address assignment, PDF contents or portal operation is verified.
If your inter-district transfer request is approved by the Ravenswood City School District, your request will be forwarded to the requesting district for that district’s review. The approval to leave by the Ravenswood City School District does not guarantee that the requesting district will approve your request and allow you to enroll.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 039f1db1c82ef428
Read San Bruno Park Elementary’s published enrollment information for the programmes or grades identified on this page. Confirm the current school year and intake route with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district enrollment information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Agent-reviewed published district topic/resource purpose only. Confirm the current school year, grades and address with the actual district; no dated rule, individual assignment or PDF/map content is promoted.
Once you determine your school of residence and complete the registration contact your designated school site for further assistance.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot cef160c7d293b26c
Read San Carlos Elementary’s published enrollment information for the programmes or grades identified on this page. Confirm the current school year and intake route with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district enrollment information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Official published district information/resource purpose only. No individual eligibility, intake completion, address assignment, PDF contents or portal operation is verified.
High School Enrollment - please visit the Sequoia Union High School District.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot fafe231b56e86d83
Open San Carlos Elementary’s official attendance-area or school-assignment information. Confirm address-specific assignment, grade, current boundaries and space availability with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district attendance information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Official published district information/resource purpose only. No individual eligibility, intake completion, address assignment, PDF contents or portal operation is verified.
School Boundaries
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot a980992ceaa43e64
Open San Mateo-Foster City’s official attendance-area or school-assignment information. Confirm address-specific assignment, grade, current boundaries and space availability with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district attendance information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Official published district information/resource purpose only. No individual eligibility, intake completion, address assignment, PDF contents or portal operation is verified.
Please Note: My School Locator provides a preliminary school assignment based on the address provided, however, actual enrollment is based on space availability at the school site. This search only covers addresses within the SMFCSD boundaries.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot d8d4951ae421f365
Read San Mateo-Foster City’s published enrollment information for the programmes or grades identified on this page. Confirm the current school year and intake route with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district enrollment information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Agent-reviewed published district topic/resource purpose only. Confirm the current school year, grades and address with the actual district; no dated rule, individual assignment or PDF/map content is promoted.
Please explore the different pages of the Enrollment Department in the navigation bar to the right. You can register a new student, request a transfer, or learn more information about each process.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 852de5797aac112b
Read San Mateo Union High’s published enrollment information for the programmes or grades identified on this page. Confirm the current school year and intake route with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district enrollment information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Official published district information/resource purpose only. No individual eligibility, intake completion, address assignment, PDF contents or portal operation is verified.
Once the residency verification and enrollment process is complete students are eligible to participate in high school programming.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 87b7ced48eb57207
Open San Mateo Union High’s official attendance-area or school-assignment information. Confirm address-specific assignment, grade, current boundaries and space availability with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district attendance information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Official published district information/resource purpose only. No individual eligibility, intake completion, address assignment, PDF contents or portal operation is verified.
To find out the high school based upon an address, click on "School Locator"
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 54e2cf95c51673e6
Read Sequoia Union High’s published enrollment information for the programmes or grades identified on this page. Confirm the current school year and intake route with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district enrollment information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Official published district information/resource purpose only. No individual eligibility, intake completion, address assignment, PDF contents or portal operation is verified.
Once your student's registration process is complete and school placement is confirmed, only then will your student be enrolled
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 8f8df99d0a770936
Open Sequoia Union High’s official attendance-area or school-assignment information. Confirm address-specific assignment, grade, current boundaries and space availability with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district attendance information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Reviewed official page/resource purpose only, scoped to the named programme, school year and grades. Linked PDF/map contents, individual eligibility, live assignment results and completion of intake are unreviewed.
Boundary Exceptions
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 0575b8584db3fd41
Read South San Francisco Unified’s published enrollment information for the programmes or grades identified on this page. Confirm the current school year and intake route with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district enrollment information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Reviewed official page/resource purpose only, scoped to the named programme, school year and grades. Linked PDF/map contents, individual eligibility, live assignment results and completion of intake are unreviewed.
Prepare the required documents to complete enrollment.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 7abd7e67f707c88d
Open South San Francisco Unified’s official attendance-area or school-assignment information. Confirm address-specific assignment, grade, current boundaries and space availability with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district attendance information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Reviewed official page/resource purpose only, scoped to the named programme, school year and grades. Linked PDF/map contents, individual eligibility, live assignment results and completion of intake are unreviewed.
Please contact the District Office to confirm your school of attendance:
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 07ecc11a50d354e5
Read Woodside Elementary’s published enrollment information for the programmes or grades identified on this page. Confirm the current school year and intake route with the district. San Mateo is the CDE directory location and browsing context; the district service area is not the entire county. This referral does not establish individual eligibility or an assignment result. Linked PDF/map contents, account functions and application completion are not verified here.
Actual district enrollment information page; agent review establishes its published purpose only. Reviewed official page/resource purpose only, scoped to the named programme, school year and grades. Linked PDF/map contents, individual eligibility, live assignment results and completion of intake are unreviewed.
Registration Packet for all grades - 2026-2027 (English)
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot ffe891a2c1a0cebe
Official state service profiles
These 29 profiles are classified under this topic by California’s official state service directory. The county filter above does not establish local eligibility for them. Confirm availability and requirements on the official profile.