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Paying your student fees

We're excited to have you join our vibrant and diverse learning community. Understanding how to manage your tuition and fees is an important part of your educational journey. Here’s everything you need to know about paying your fees.

How can I pay?

Pay In Person

We accept cash, personal/cashier's checks, money orders, debit/credit cards.

How to find your Cashier's Office →

Pay by Phone 

Give us a call!

Skyline College:                         (650) 738-4101

College of San Mateo:              (650) 574-6412

Cañada College:                        (650) 306-3270

We accept debit/credit cards.

Pay Online

Make an online payment with a credit card or debit card on WebSMART.

Pay by Mail

You may mail a check, cashier's check, or money order for your payment.

How to pay by check →

What types of payment do you accept?

  • Do not mail cash.
  • You may pay in cash at the Cashier's Office.
  • Please bring the exact payment, when possible.

  • Fees may be paid with any major credit card online or in person at the Cashier’s Office.
  • Credit cards must have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express logo.
  • When paying in person, you will be asked to show a picture ID.

  • Fees may be paid with a debit card online or in person at the Cashier’s Office.
  • Debit cards must have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express logo.
  • The available balance on your debit card account must be equal to or greater than your outstanding student account balance.

New Disclaimer about Returned Payments

Students whose personal check is returned by the bank will be assessed a $20 return check fee. Only cash, credit card, or cashier's check will be honored to clear a returned check.

  • Personal checks may be used to pay by mail or in person at the Cashier's Office.
  • Check should be made payable to your college; Cañada College, College of San Mateo, or Skyline College.
  • Please include your full name, student identification (GID) number, current address, and phone number on the check.
  • Fees paid by check, cashier’s check, or money order will require up to 7 business days to be posted to the student's account.

  • Cashier’s check and money order may be used to pay by mail or in person at the Cashier's Office.
  • Cashier's check or money order should be made payable to your college; Cañada College, College of San Mateo, or Skyline College.
  • Please include your full name, student identification (GID) number, current address, and phone number.
  • Fees paid by check, cashier’s check, or money order will require up to 7 business days to be posted to the student's account.

When registering for classes, students will be able to update information on WebSMART to indicate that fees will be paid by a third party.

Grants, Federal Work Study, Fee Waivers, Loans, and Scholarships are managed through our Financial Aid Services Department.

You may sign up for a payment plan through Nelnet that allows you to pay your fees over time. Detailed information is available on WebSMART.

What if I have an outstanding balance?

Outstanding account balances are subject to referral to a collection agency. All student records are automatically held until all outstanding debts to the San Mateo County Community College District have been cleared.

 

What if I have a credit from a previous term that I want to apply to my current term balance?

If you have registered for classes and have a credit from a previous term that you would like to apply to your current term balance, it will be posted to your account during the overnight sync process.  If you would like to pay prior to the overnight sync process, you can click on the term you wish to pay and adjust the Net term balance to be the difference between your credit from the previous term and what you owe for the current term.  For assistance or questions, contact the Cashier's Office.       

 

Do you offer credits and refunds?

Yes, please see our Credit & Refund Policy for more details.