The Santa Monica College Foundation

Student programming and assistance: Santa Monica College's student services programs provide ongoing educational and counseling support to its students. From The emeritus program for lifelong learners, The veterans' resource center, black collegians program, and latino center to The center for students with disabilities, guardian scholars, and athletics teams, The Foundation fundraises and supports The collective efforts to advance The programs. Additionally, The Foundation raises funding to advance annual programs to increase enrollment (smc Foundation meal project and vip days), and acknowledge outstanding achievements (public policy symposiums and commencement). Further, emergency relief for students experiencing unforeseen hardship is provided by The Foundation's ability to secure funds.

Scholarships: in an effort to eliminate financial barriers and to ensure academic success for smc students, The Foundation provided $978,201in scholarships. The awards were designated for qualified students who were incoming freshman, continuing, and transfer students, aiding and supporting them in achieving their higher education goals.