About
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
Job Opportunities at CSAC
A listing of job vacancies for individuals who have civil service list eligibility, are in a classification (position) that is transferable to, or have reinstatement rights for, the identified classification.
Success Stories
The California Student Aid Commission aims to help students achieve their goals.
Proposed Regulations & Rulemaking Documents
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:
45 Day Notice of Proposed 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
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:
45 Day Notice of Proposed 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
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:
5 Day Notice of Proposed Emergency Action
5 Day Notice of Proposed Emergency Action
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
1/21/2022: 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
CALIFORNIA MILITARY DEPARTMENT GI BILL AWARD PROGRAM REGULATION
Regular rulemaking process to propose amendments to existing regulations. The Commission is issuing a 15-day public notice for proposed regulations. A copy of the proposed text in addition to the notice documents are available below:
- 45 Day Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
- Text of Proposed Regulations
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Final Text of Regulations
- Second Amended 15 Day Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of Post-Hearing
- Text of Proposed Regulations — 02/01/2013
- Addendum to the Initial Statement of Reasons
- 45 Day Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
- Text of Proposed Regulations
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Final Statement of Reasons
- Final Text of Regulations
- OAL Notice of Approval
- Amended Final Statement of Reasons
- 15 Day Notice of Proposed Rulemaking of Post-Hearing
- Text of Proposed Regulations
- Amended Initial Statement of Reasons
- Final Text of Regulations
- 45 Day Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
- Text of Proposed Regulations
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Grant Special Alert 2012-09
- 45 Day Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
- Text of Proposed Regulations
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Grant Special Alert 2011-34
- Grant Special Alert 2011-34
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Text of Proposed Regulations
- 45 Day Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
- 45 Day Notice of Proposed Regulations
- Text of Proposed Regulations
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- 45 Day Notice of Proposed Regulations
- Text of Proposed Regulations
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Appendix A, Initial Application
- Appendix B, 5th Year Benefits
- Appendix C, Renewal Application
- Appendix D, Teaching Credential
- Addendum to the Initial Statement of Reasons
- Text of Amended Proposed Regulations
- 15 Day Notice of Proposed Regulations
- 15 Day Notice of Proposed Regulations
- Text of Proposed Regulations
- Appendix A, Initial Application
- Appendix B, 5th Year Benefits
- Appendix C, Renewal Application
- Appendix D, Teaching Credential
- Addendum To the Initial Statement of Reasons
- Read more about Proposed Regulations and Rulemaking
Small Business/Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise
(SB/DVBE)
The State of California is committed to helping small and disabled business thrive.
The SB/DVBE Liaison, Jennifer Donoho can be contacted at businessservicesteam@csac.ca.gov.
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:
- The name of the requestor.
- A mailing address, telephone number and/or email address.
- A clear description of the records requested.
Email requests for public records to PRARequest@csac.ca.gov
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