The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) processes more than
seven million grant applications, scholarship applications, loan
payback applications, and awards up to two billion dollars in
funds annually. The Commission has been working on the
Modernization of its legacy systems for two years in order to
more efficiently process awards and support student financial
aid.
The Commission is following the State of California Department of
Technology (CDT) guidelines for their Project Approval Lifecycle
(PAL) process. Stakeholders have been working diligently to
define and develop the critical detailed functional requirements
for the new system. The objectives and goals will ensure a fully
integrated, modern system that is capable of interacting real
time with institutions and students in order to gain the benefits
expected by our California technical constituents. For more
information contact us at: GDSMProject@csac.ca.gov
Also please Subscribe to our electronic mail service: CSAC_List,
and you’ll automatically receive a monthly Grant Delivery System
Modernization Newsletter.
The purpose of this GDSM Newsletter is to keep institutions, and the student support community abreast of our progress monthly through the final transition to the new system, and quarterly for improvements deployed throughout 2021.
California Dream Act Application
Middle Class Scholarship
Chafee Grant
G-21 Form
GDSM June Newsletter 2021
We at CSAC are grateful to the GDSM team and all the stakeholders and support organizations that helped us achieve this milestone. However, we are not done. We look forward to implementing long-anticipated enhancements through our quarterly releases. Read more…GDSM June Newsletter
GDSM April/May Newsletter 2021
The deployment of the GDSM System is upon us with the May release. A big thank you to all involved and the institutions as we complete this milestone. Our teams have made resources available to you for a smooth transition to the new GDSM unified platform. Please ensure you have reviewed the Preparation Checklist, available videos, and training links sent to you in the alerts and information located on the GDSM Website. Read more…GDSM April/May Newsletter
GDSM Flyer
Learn how to prepare before the launch, highlights of the new system, and the upcoming training availability. Please share this flyer with your colleagues! GDSM Flyer
Cal Grant Roster & Reconciliation
GDSM – First-Time Login Instructions
GDSM March Newsletter 2021
The finish line for the final transition to the new GDSM platform is finally in sight. I would like to thank all the participants who contributed to the re-instatement of the GDSM Champion Meeting in February to prepare institutions for the launch of WebGrants for Institutions and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Read More… GDSM March Newsletter
GDSM February Newsletter 2021
As the gap narrows toward implementation of WebGrants 4 Institutions and the CADAA, it is more important than ever to keep you informed on available schedules and resources. We have reinstated the Monthly GDSM Champion meeting and will continue to add content from the training team. Read More… GDSM February Newsletter
GDSM – New Look and Feel
GDSM January Newsletter 2021
GDSM Sponsor Message
Catalina Mistler, GDSM Project Executive Sponsor
Welcome to 2021! December was a busy month for the GDSM team as we prepare for the final stretch of the GDSM Project. The GDSM team planning includes coordinating around the busy season of the institutions and ensuring adequate technical support for a smooth transition. Read More…GDSM January Newsletter
GDSM December Newsletter 2020
Wishing you safe and enjoyable celebrations as we move into the heart of the holiday season. Our staff is hard at work to make our transition to the GDSM system in 2021 as smooth as possible. Read More… GDSM December Newsletter
GDSM Project Presentation
GDSM November Newsletter 2020
As the Grant Delivery System Modernization (GDSM) Project reaches the final stretch, we at the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), want to ensure a successful transition for the user community. Read More… GDSM November Newsletter
GDSM October Newsletter 2020
We at the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), are pleased to provide you with a sneak peek at the new look and feel of the WebGrants for Institutions and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) in this edition of the GDSM Newsletter. Read More… GDSM October Newsletter
GDSM September Newsletter 2020
The GDS Modernization supports current and future growth of the Grant Program making grants more accessible to students with improved transparency, agility, maintainability, security, delivery, and adaptability to changes. Read More… GDSM September Newsletter
