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
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.
Success Stories
The California Student Aid Commission aims to help students achieve their goals.
Proposed Regulations & Rulemaking Documents
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
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
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:
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
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: Effective date of regulations
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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