California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)
Contact
- Email: studentsupport@csac.ca.gov
- Phone: 888-224-7268
Description
The California Student Aid Commission works toward a California that invests in education opportunity, fosters an active, effective, citizenry, and provides a higher quality of social and economic life for its citizens. The Student Aid Commission offers a variety of services with the mission of making education beyond high school financially accessible to all Californians.
Services
Apply for a Cal Grant
Apply for a Cal Grant, a financial aid program administrated by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) providing aid to California undergraduates, vocational training students, and those in teacher certification programs.
Launch service: Apply for a Cal GrantApply for the California Dream Act
The California Dream Acts allows California students who cannot get financial aid from the federal government and meet other specific requirements to apply for state financial aid so they can attend some California colleges, universities, and Career Education Programs.
Launch service: Apply for the California Dream ActAttend a Student Financial Aid Workshop
Attend a student financial aid workshop with the Cash for College program. The Cash for College program offers free, hands-on workshops across the state. From October 1 to March 2, families can get help to complete the California Dream Act Application or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can also learn about scholarships and other forms of financial aid.
Launch service: Attend a Student Financial Aid WorkshopGet Student Financial Aid Information
Get student financial aid information using this “Fund Your Future” magazine. The “Fund Your Future” magazine is the California Student Aid Commission’s resource guide for college and career training financial aid. View, download, or order the magazine in other languages through this website.
Launch service: Get Student Financial Aid InformationLearn About Applying for College
Learn more about college with the California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP). Cal-SOAP serves first-generation and low-income students. It offers college advising, tutoring, parent outreach, and college awareness resources.
Launch service: Learn About Applying for CollegeFrequently Asked Questions
Is a financial aid planning checklist available?
Use these checklists to help you plan and pay for college.
What if I am not a U.S. citizen?
The California Dream Act Application is the application non-citizens will use to apply for High School Entitlement Cal Grant A and B awards, Community College Transfer Entitlement A and B awards, and Cal Grant C. The Dream Application is also used for institutional Dream Act financial aid and California Community Colleges Board of Governors Fee Waiver (BOG fee waiver).
Where can I find more information on Cal Grants?
Visit the Cal Grant Help Page