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Programs to help you succeed

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Black Collegians Program

The Black Collegians Program/Umoja Community at SMC is designed to assist students of African descent in transferring to four-year universities and obtaining their Associate degree.

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Financial Aid & Scholarships

SMC offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid, no matter what age you are, to help you attain your educational goals.

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Getting to SMC

SMC offers a ton of different transportation options aimed at helping you get to campus safely and on time.

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SMC By the Numbers

$46


Cost per unit

180+


Degrees and Certificates

#1


in Transfers of African American

and Latinx Students to the UC

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Liberal Arts

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Communications

Explore programs in Communications Studies, Journalism, Film, and Media.

 

We also offer free programs to start new careers in a variety of areas in our noncredit program.

Adrienne

I got a second chance to find a career that I 
truly love...There’s so much support from the staff, 
so much support from the professors.

Adrienne / SMC Alumna