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About the California Student Aid Commission

The Commission is the principal state agency responsible for administering financial aid programs for students attending public and private universities, colleges, and vocational schools in California. The Commission has never wavered from its central mission to make education beyond high school financially accessible to all Californians.

The Commission serves as a resource for policymakers and the public on college affordability and financing issues, and advocates for policy changes to eliminate cost as a barrier to any qualified California student pursuing a higher education

Vision: Transforming lives by creating educational opportunities for the state’s diverse population, driving its social and economic well-being to ensure a promising future for all.

Mission: Promoting educational equity by making postsecondary education affordable for all Californians.

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Commission

The 15-member Commission includes 11 commissioners appointed by the Governor representing five members from the various higher education segments, three members from the general public, two student members, and one member from the secondary schools. Two commissioners are appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly representing the general public and two commissioners are appointed by the Senate Rules Committee representing the general public.

Commission Member List with organization chart and biographies below

California Student Aid Commission Organization Chart

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Job Opportunities at CSAC

As the principal state agency, the California Student Aid Commission is responsible for administering financial aid programs for students attending public and private universities, colleges, and vocational schools in California. By joining us, you become part of a passionate and driven organization dedicated to its mission where all areas across the organization are aligned with the common goal of developing technical and analytical skills and leadership abilities, through promoting teamwork and cross-functional teams.

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Success Stories

The California Student Aid Commission aims to help students achieve their goals.

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Proposed Regulations & Rulemaking Documents

Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) Program

The Commission is issuing a 5-day public notice for proposed emergency regulation for the Middle-Class Scholarship (MCS) Program. A copy of the proposed text and the notice are available below:

Notice of Proposed Emergency Action (March 11, 2024 through March 15, 2024)

Text of Proposed Emergency Regulations (March 7, 2024)

Timeline:
03/07/2024: Commission approves proposed regulations
03/11/2024: Start 5 Day Public Comment Period
03/15/2024: End 5 Day Public Comment Period

Public Interest Attorney Loan Repayment (PIALR) Program

Regular rulemaking process for the proposed Public Interest Attorney Loan Repayment (PIALR) Program. The Commission is issuing a 45-day public comment period for proposed regulations. A copy of the proposed text in addition to the notice documents are available below:

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (February 2, 2024 through April 9, 2024)

Initial Statement of Reasons (January 19, 2024)

Text of Proposed Regulations (January 19, 2024)

Timeline:
01/19/2024: Commission approves proposed regulations
01/19/2024: File Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with OAL
02/02/2024: Start 45 Day Public Comment Period
04/09/2024: End 45 Day Public Comment Period

Golden State Teacher Grant Program

The Commission is issuing a 5-day public notice for proposed emergency regulation for the Golden State Teacher Grant Program.  A copy of the proposed text and the notice are available below:

Final Regulations

5 Day Notice of Proposed Emergency Action

Text of Proposed Regulations (November 30, 2023)

Final Regulations (Effective December 18, 2023)

Timeline:
12/02/2021: Commission approve emergency regulation
12/06/2021: Start 5-day Public Notice Period
12/10/2021: End 5-day Public Notice Period
01/21/2022: Commission approve amended regulations
01/24/2022: Start 5-day Public Notice Period
01/28/2022: End 5-day Public Notice Period
02/10/2022: Emergency regulatory action becomes effective
12/01/2022: Commission approve amended emergency regulation
12/07/2022: File Final Rulemaking File with OAL
01/23/2023: Endorsed by Secretary of State
01/23/2023: Emergency regulatory action becomes effective
11/30/2023: Commission approve emergency regulation
12/04/2023: Start 5-day Public Notice Period
12/08/2023: End 5-day Public Notice Period
12/18/2023: Endorsed by Secretary of State
12/18/2023: Emergency regulatory action becomes effective

Learning-Aligned Employment Program (LAEP)

Regular rulemaking process for the proposed Learning-Aligned Employment Program (LAEP). The Commission is issuing a 45-day public comment period for proposed regulations. A copy of the proposed text in addition to the notice documents are available below:

15-day Notice of Proposed Amended Regulations

Text of Modified Proposed Regulations

Addendum to the Initial Statement of Reasons

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Text of Proposed Regulations

Initial Statement of Reasons

Timeline:
03/09/2023:
Commission approves proposed regulations
03/10/2023: File Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with OAL
03/24/2023: Start 45 Day Public Comment Period
05/08/2023: End 45 Day Public Comment Period
09/11/2023: Start 15 Day Public Comment Period
09/26/2023: End 15 Day Public Comment Period

California Community College Expanded Entitlement Program

Regular rulemaking process for the propose amended California Community College Expanded Entitlement Program. The Commission is issuing a 45-day public comment period for proposed regulations. A copy of the proposed text in addition to the notice documents are available below:

15 Day Notice of Proposed Amended Regulations

Addendum to the Initial Statement of Reasons

Text of Modified, Amended Regulations

45 Day Notice of Proposed Regulations

Text of Proposed Regulations

Initial Statement of Reasons

Final Approved Regulations

Timeline:
09/12/2022:
File Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with OAL
09/23/2022: Start 45 Day Public Comment Period
11/07/2022: End 45 Day Public Comment Period
12/01/2022: Commission approve proposed amended regulations
12/05/2022: Start 15 Day Public Comment Period
12/20/2022: End 15 Day Public Comment Period
12/27/2022: File Final Rulemaking File with OAL
12/27/2022: Start 30 Day OAL Review
02/09/2023: End 30 Day OAL Review
02/09/2023: Regulations Approved by OAL
02/09/2023: Regulations Endorsed by Secretary of State
04/01/2023: Regulations becomes effective

FAFSA and CADAA Completion Requirement Model Acceptable Use Policy and Opt-out Form

Regular rulemaking process for the propose FAFSA and CADAA Completion Requirement Model Acceptable Use Policy and Opt-out Form. The Commission is issuing a 45-day public comment period for proposed regulations. A copy of the proposed text in addition to the notice documents are available below:

Initial Statement of Reasons

Final Approve Regulations

Timeline:
01/24/2022:
File Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with OAL
02/04/2022: Start 45 Day Public Comment Period
03/21/2022: End 45 Day Public Comment Period
03/28/2022: File Final Rulemaking File with OAL
03/28/2022: Start 30 Day OAL Review
05/10/2022: End 30 Day OAL Review
05/10/2022: Regulations approve by OAL
07/01/2022: Regulations becomes effective

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Public Record Request

The California Public Records Act protects the rights of the public to request public records from government agencies. You can request records from the California Student Aid Commission via email, telephone, or letter.

Please provide the following information in your request:

  1. The name of the requestor.
  2. A mailing address, telephone number and/or email address.
  3. A clear description of the records requested.

Email requests for public records to PRARequest@csac.ca.gov

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