CA Student Aid Commission
@castudentaid.bsky.social
CA state government agency responsible for administering financial aid to California's college and career training students.
https://csac.ca.gov
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CA supports 2.2 million students every year with the costs of #HigherEd (tuition, books, rent, and other living expenses). It all starts with a #FinancialAid application!
We are celebrating all the students who have completed a #FAFSA or a #CADAA this year. We're proud of you!
We are celebrating all the students who have completed a #FAFSA or a #CADAA this year. We're proud of you!
You’re invited to a front row seat for California’s free 6th annual California College Affordability Summit. The Summit will feature leaders from across the state sharing best practices and reaffirming our commitment to our students.
Register today for free at https://csac.ca.gov/summit
Register today for free at https://csac.ca.gov/summit
November 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
You’re invited to a front row seat for California’s free 6th annual California College Affordability Summit. The Summit will feature leaders from across the state sharing best practices and reaffirming our commitment to our students.
Register today for free at https://csac.ca.gov/summit
Register today for free at https://csac.ca.gov/summit
Honoring all Veterans
Today we salute and thank those who have served our country with courage and dedication.
From all of us at CSAC, we’re proud to support veterans in their educational journeys.
Today we salute and thank those who have served our country with courage and dedication.
From all of us at CSAC, we’re proud to support veterans in their educational journeys.
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Honoring all Veterans
Today we salute and thank those who have served our country with courage and dedication.
From all of us at CSAC, we’re proud to support veterans in their educational journeys.
Today we salute and thank those who have served our country with courage and dedication.
From all of us at CSAC, we’re proud to support veterans in their educational journeys.
FYI: Our call center will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. It will reopen on November 12, 2025.
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
FYI: Our call center will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. It will reopen on November 12, 2025.
Learn how to complete your financial aid application at our free webinar. Financial aid experts will be on the line to answer all your questions about the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) at our free webinar.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
November 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Learn how to complete your financial aid application at our free webinar. Financial aid experts will be on the line to answer all your questions about the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) at our free webinar.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
Special Assistant to the California Assembly Speaker's Office Monica Henestroza is one of our 2025 Student Champions.
Register now for the 6th Annual California College Affordability Summit at the link in our bio to see Monica accept her award and celebrate her commitment to students.
Register now for the 6th Annual California College Affordability Summit at the link in our bio to see Monica accept her award and celebrate her commitment to students.
November 7, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Special Assistant to the California Assembly Speaker's Office Monica Henestroza is one of our 2025 Student Champions.
Register now for the 6th Annual California College Affordability Summit at the link in our bio to see Monica accept her award and celebrate her commitment to students.
Register now for the 6th Annual California College Affordability Summit at the link in our bio to see Monica accept her award and celebrate her commitment to students.
Senator Sasha Perez is one of our 2025 Student Champions.
You can register now for the 6th Annual California College Affordability Summit at the link in our bio to see Senator Perez accept her award and celebrate her vision for student equity.
You can register now for the 6th Annual California College Affordability Summit at the link in our bio to see Senator Perez accept her award and celebrate her vision for student equity.
November 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Senator Sasha Perez is one of our 2025 Student Champions.
You can register now for the 6th Annual California College Affordability Summit at the link in our bio to see Senator Perez accept her award and celebrate her vision for student equity.
You can register now for the 6th Annual California College Affordability Summit at the link in our bio to see Senator Perez accept her award and celebrate her vision for student equity.
Learn how to complete your financial aid application at our free webinar. Financial aid experts will be on the line to answer all your questions about the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) at our free webinar.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
November 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Learn how to complete your financial aid application at our free webinar. Financial aid experts will be on the line to answer all your questions about the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) at our free webinar.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
Nominations are now open for the Arthur S. Marmaduke High School Counselor Award!
Help us recognize a counselor who goes above and beyond to support students on their path to college, career, and beyond.
Submit your nomination today: castudentaid.org/marmaduke
Help us recognize a counselor who goes above and beyond to support students on their path to college, career, and beyond.
Submit your nomination today: castudentaid.org/marmaduke
November 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Nominations are now open for the Arthur S. Marmaduke High School Counselor Award!
Help us recognize a counselor who goes above and beyond to support students on their path to college, career, and beyond.
Submit your nomination today: castudentaid.org/marmaduke
Help us recognize a counselor who goes above and beyond to support students on their path to college, career, and beyond.
Submit your nomination today: castudentaid.org/marmaduke
From serving your country to shaping your future, CSAC is here to help you reach your education or career goals. Learn more at csac.ca.gov/apply
November 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
From serving your country to shaping your future, CSAC is here to help you reach your education or career goals. Learn more at csac.ca.gov/apply
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) wants to remind college access professionals to register for our free virtual 6th Annual California College Affordability Summit. We hope to see you at the Summit on November 13, 2025, from 8:30am-4:00pm. Register now at csac.ca.gov/summit.
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) wants to remind college access professionals to register for our free virtual 6th Annual California College Affordability Summit. We hope to see you at the Summit on November 13, 2025, from 8:30am-4:00pm. Register now at csac.ca.gov/summit.
Learn how to complete your financial aid application at our free webinar. Financial aid experts will be on the line to answer all your questions about the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) at our free webinar.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Learn how to complete your financial aid application at our free webinar. Financial aid experts will be on the line to answer all your questions about the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) at our free webinar.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
PRESS RELEASE: CSAC Announces the 2026–27 Statewide FAFSA/CADAA Implementation Workgroup, a space to exchange ideas, information, and unified resources to improve access to #FinancialAid for the 2026-27 FAFSA and CADAA cycle. Meet some of our members ⬇️
Read more here: bit.ly/47e36Io
Read more here: bit.ly/47e36Io
October 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
PRESS RELEASE: CSAC Announces the 2026–27 Statewide FAFSA/CADAA Implementation Workgroup, a space to exchange ideas, information, and unified resources to improve access to #FinancialAid for the 2026-27 FAFSA and CADAA cycle. Meet some of our members ⬇️
Read more here: bit.ly/47e36Io
Read more here: bit.ly/47e36Io
PRESS RELEASE: CSAC Announces the 2026–27 Statewide FAFSA/CADAA Implementation Workgroup, a space to exchange ideas, information, and unified resources to improve access to #FinancialAid for the 2026-27 FAFSA and CADAA cycle. Meet some of our members ⬇️
Read more here: bit.ly/47e36Io
Read more here: bit.ly/47e36Io
October 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
PRESS RELEASE: CSAC Announces the 2026–27 Statewide FAFSA/CADAA Implementation Workgroup, a space to exchange ideas, information, and unified resources to improve access to #FinancialAid for the 2026-27 FAFSA and CADAA cycle. Meet some of our members ⬇️
Read more here: bit.ly/47e36Io
Read more here: bit.ly/47e36Io
PRESS RELEASE: CSAC Announces the 2026–27 Statewide FAFSA/CADAA Implementation Workgroup, a space to exchange ideas, information, and unified resources to improve access to #FinancialAid for the 2026-27 FAFSA and CADAA cycle. Meet some of our members ⬇️
Read more here: bit.ly/47e36Io
Read more here: bit.ly/47e36Io
October 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
PRESS RELEASE: CSAC Announces the 2026–27 Statewide FAFSA/CADAA Implementation Workgroup, a space to exchange ideas, information, and unified resources to improve access to #FinancialAid for the 2026-27 FAFSA and CADAA cycle. Meet some of our members ⬇️
Read more here: bit.ly/47e36Io
Read more here: bit.ly/47e36Io
FYI: Our call center will be closed on Wednesday, October 29 from 10:30am to 1:00pm. It will reopen on October 29 at 1:00pm.
October 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
FYI: Our call center will be closed on Wednesday, October 29 from 10:30am to 1:00pm. It will reopen on October 29 at 1:00pm.
Help us recognize a counselor who goes above and beyond to support students on their path to college, career, and beyond.
Submit your nomination today: castudentaid.org/marmaduke
Submit your nomination today: castudentaid.org/marmaduke
October 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Help us recognize a counselor who goes above and beyond to support students on their path to college, career, and beyond.
Submit your nomination today: castudentaid.org/marmaduke
Submit your nomination today: castudentaid.org/marmaduke
¿Sabía que los padres también deben llenar una solicitud de ayuda financiera? La nueva FAFSA y la Solicitud de Dream Act de California tienen una sección que es únicamente para los padres.
Regístrese aquí: csac.ca.gov/c4c o use el enlace que está en nuestra biografía.
Regístrese aquí: csac.ca.gov/c4c o use el enlace que está en nuestra biografía.
October 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
¿Sabía que los padres también deben llenar una solicitud de ayuda financiera? La nueva FAFSA y la Solicitud de Dream Act de California tienen una sección que es únicamente para los padres.
Regístrese aquí: csac.ca.gov/c4c o use el enlace que está en nuestra biografía.
Regístrese aquí: csac.ca.gov/c4c o use el enlace que está en nuestra biografía.
Education isn’t just a dream-- it’s a real opportunity and investment in your future! The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) helps thousands of undocumented students every year!
Apply for financial aid today with the California Dream Act Application. Get started at csac.ca.gov/undocumented
Apply for financial aid today with the California Dream Act Application. Get started at csac.ca.gov/undocumented
October 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Education isn’t just a dream-- it’s a real opportunity and investment in your future! The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) helps thousands of undocumented students every year!
Apply for financial aid today with the California Dream Act Application. Get started at csac.ca.gov/undocumented
Apply for financial aid today with the California Dream Act Application. Get started at csac.ca.gov/undocumented
PRESS RELEASE: CSAC Announces the 2026–27 Statewide FAFSA/CADAA Implementation Workgroup, a space to exchange ideas, information, and unified resources to improve access to #FinancialAid for the 2026-27 FAFSA and CADAA cycle. Meet some of our members ⬇️
Read more here: https://bit.ly/47e36Io
Read more here: https://bit.ly/47e36Io
October 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
PRESS RELEASE: CSAC Announces the 2026–27 Statewide FAFSA/CADAA Implementation Workgroup, a space to exchange ideas, information, and unified resources to improve access to #FinancialAid for the 2026-27 FAFSA and CADAA cycle. Meet some of our members ⬇️
Read more here: https://bit.ly/47e36Io
Read more here: https://bit.ly/47e36Io
Learn how to complete your financial aid application at our free webinar. Financial aid experts will be on the line to answer all your questions about the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) at our free webinar.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
October 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Learn how to complete your financial aid application at our free webinar. Financial aid experts will be on the line to answer all your questions about the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) at our free webinar.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
🎓 Sacramento students & families, need a hand with your financial aid application? Join us for a free presentation on the FAFSA or CADAA!
📅 October 18, 2025
🕔 3:00pm–4:30pm
📍 Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven Library | 7335 Gloria Dr. Sacramento, CA 95831
🔗 Find out more: castudentaid.org/42hEAV7
📅 October 18, 2025
🕔 3:00pm–4:30pm
📍 Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven Library | 7335 Gloria Dr. Sacramento, CA 95831
🔗 Find out more: castudentaid.org/42hEAV7
October 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🎓 Sacramento students & families, need a hand with your financial aid application? Join us for a free presentation on the FAFSA or CADAA!
📅 October 18, 2025
🕔 3:00pm–4:30pm
📍 Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven Library | 7335 Gloria Dr. Sacramento, CA 95831
🔗 Find out more: castudentaid.org/42hEAV7
📅 October 18, 2025
🕔 3:00pm–4:30pm
📍 Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven Library | 7335 Gloria Dr. Sacramento, CA 95831
🔗 Find out more: castudentaid.org/42hEAV7
🎉REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE🎉 The 6th Annual California College Affordability Summit is happening virtually on Thursday, November 13, 2025! 💻
🌍 Hosted by the California Student Aid Commission!
🔗 More info at the link in bio or visit: csac.ca.gov/summit
🌍 Hosted by the California Student Aid Commission!
🔗 More info at the link in bio or visit: csac.ca.gov/summit
October 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🎉REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE🎉 The 6th Annual California College Affordability Summit is happening virtually on Thursday, November 13, 2025! 💻
🌍 Hosted by the California Student Aid Commission!
🔗 More info at the link in bio or visit: csac.ca.gov/summit
🌍 Hosted by the California Student Aid Commission!
🔗 More info at the link in bio or visit: csac.ca.gov/summit
Learn how to complete your financial aid application at our free webinar. Financial aid experts will be on the line to answer all your questions about the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) at our free webinar.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
October 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Learn how to complete your financial aid application at our free webinar. Financial aid experts will be on the line to answer all your questions about the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) at our free webinar.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
California is committed to making college accessible for you! Financial aid experts will be on the line to answer all your questions about the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) at our free webinar.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
October 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
California is committed to making college accessible for you! Financial aid experts will be on the line to answer all your questions about the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) at our free webinar.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
Sign up here: csac.ca.gov/c4c or use the link in our bio.
📣 Attention Sacramento and surrounding area students and families! Learn step by step how to apply for financial aid!
📅 October 8, 2025
🕔 5:00pm–6:00pm
📍 Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven Library | 7335 Gloria Dr. Sacramento, CA 95831
🔗 Find out more: castudentaid.org/42hEAV7
📅 October 8, 2025
🕔 5:00pm–6:00pm
📍 Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven Library | 7335 Gloria Dr. Sacramento, CA 95831
🔗 Find out more: castudentaid.org/42hEAV7
October 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
📣 Attention Sacramento and surrounding area students and families! Learn step by step how to apply for financial aid!
📅 October 8, 2025
🕔 5:00pm–6:00pm
📍 Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven Library | 7335 Gloria Dr. Sacramento, CA 95831
🔗 Find out more: castudentaid.org/42hEAV7
📅 October 8, 2025
🕔 5:00pm–6:00pm
📍 Robbie Waters Pocket - Greenhaven Library | 7335 Gloria Dr. Sacramento, CA 95831
🔗 Find out more: castudentaid.org/42hEAV7