A message from CSAC Executive Director, Dr. Daisy Gonzales.

Attention students: Just one day left! The 2026-27 FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) open October 1! Apply early to maximize your aid opportunities. Start here: csac.ca.gov/apply

Let’s launch the 2026-27 financial aid application cycle by learning from our statewide partners. In their work, they understand and address the needs of undocumented students and immigrant families in applying for financial aid. Register now at castudentaid.org/monthlywebinar

Education isn’t just a dream, it’s a real opportunity and investment in your future! CSAC helps millions of students every year, and we’re excited to guide you on your path to success too! Your future is worth it. Apply for financial aid starting October 1st. Get started at csac.ca.gov/apply

Two days left! Mark your calendars! The 2026-27 FAFSA & CADAA open October 1. Don’t miss your chance to get financial aid for college. Learn more: csac.ca.gov/apply

Three days to go! Get ready to apply for financial aid! The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) will be open on October 1. Visit csac.ca.gov/apply for more information!

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: castudentaid.org/c4c or use the link in our bio.

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!

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!

🚨PRESS RELEASE: CA Grew Financial Aid Applications by 11% 📈 - Over 72% of high school seniors completed a #FinancialAid application! - Over 33,000 more applications, marking the largest increase in recent history‼️ Read more about our historic growth here: www.csac.ca.gov/sites/defaul...

We are saddened to hear about the passing of former Congressman and State Senator John Burton. We honor his work and remain committed to upholding his legacy. @drdaisyg.bsky.social

Join us next Thursday for September's All In and Ready Webinar series, “CSAC Student Success Blueprint: Partnership with CalKIDS” from 9-10am. Get ready for the Oct 1 2026-27 FAFSA/CADAA opening and learn more about @calkidsprogram.bsky.social and how it supports our Student Success Blueprint!

We are saddened to hear about the passing of former Congressman and State Senator John Burton. We honor his work and remain committed to upholding his legacy. @drdaisyg.bsky.social

Join us next Thursday for September's All In and Ready Webinar series, “CSAC Student Success Blueprint: Partnership with CalKIDS” from 9-10am. Get ready for the Oct 1 2026-27 FAFSA/CADAA opening and learn more about @calkidsprogram.bsky.social and how it supports our Student Success Blueprint!

👏🏽Our final 2025-26 Statewide Implementation Workgroup meeting today.Together we achieved a 9% growth in applications & a 6% growth for first-time H.S. applicants. These leaders helped us reach 2.2 million Californians who need college to be affordable. @castudentaid.bsky.social thanks you! 🙏🏽💕

The 2025-26 Statewide FAFSA/CADAA Implementation Workgroup developed statewide efforts to ensure students & families have the help they need to complete a #FinancialAid app! From coordinated messaging to utilizing data to host more events in-person, everyone was #AllIn on this year's application!

Over the last 2 years, FAFSA delays, system failures & privacy concerns have caused major disruptions when applying for student #FinancialAid, but CA has a solution! #SB323 ensures that EVERY student in CA has the opportunity to apply for state and institutional financial aid through the #CADAA.

Over the last 2 years, FAFSA delays, system failures & privacy concerns have caused major disruptions when applying for student #FinancialAid, but CA has a solution! #SB323 ensures that EVERY student in CA has the opportunity to apply for state and institutional financial aid through the #CADAA.

‼️Today we highlight our 2024-2025 Arthur S. Marmaduke High School Counselor Award recipient Dr. Renysha Scott! She is being recognized for her commitment to support students in reaching their higher education goals beyond high school.🌟 Congrats Dr. Scott! www.csac.ca.gov/sites/defaul...

Assemblymember David Alvarez (@davidalvarezca.bsky.social‬), Chair of Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance, joined our team at Southwestern College for our Commission Retreat!

🚨 Grant Window Closing: California Community Colleges and California Student Aid Commission Urge Students to Apply for Financial Aid Before September 2 Cal Grant Deadline‼️ Apply here: www.csac.ca.gov/apply Read more here: www.csac.ca.gov/sites/defaul...

🚨PRESS RELEASE: Last week, @governor.ca.gov signed AB 313 into law! This legislation, authored by @asmlizortega.bsky.social‬, will authorize CSAC to extend the state financial aid deadline when the opening of the #FAFSA is delayed! Read more here: www.csac.ca.gov/sites/defaul...

Applying for financial aid can be overwhelming. AB 313 is a simple fix that gives students and families a little more time to apply for financial aid, supporting brighter futures for all!

🚨PRESS RELEASE: Last week, @governor.ca.gov signed AB 313 into law! This legislation, authored by @asmlizortega.bsky.social‬, will authorize CSAC to extend the state financial aid deadline when the opening of the #FAFSA is delayed! Read more here: www.csac.ca.gov/sites/defaul...

📢 PRESS RELEASE: California Student Aid Commission Applauds @governor.ca.gov & the Legislature on California’s 2025-26 State Budget! This Budget makes significant investments in #FinancialAid during a time of crisis and uncertainty! #CALeg #CABudget Read more here: www.csac.ca.gov/sites/defaul...

📢 PRESS RELEASE: California Student Aid Commission Applauds @governor.ca.gov & the Legislature on California’s 2025-26 State Budget! This Budget makes significant investments in #FinancialAid during a time of crisis and uncertainty! #CALeg #CABudget Read more here: www.csac.ca.gov/sites/defaul...

📢 PRESS RELEASE: CSAC Joins UNITE-LA, Youth 2 Leaders, & @10000degrees.bsky.social & to support immigrant and refugee families! Our message to them during this time of crisis is clear: higher education is possible in CA & we are here to help! www.csac.ca.gov/sites/defaul...

CSAC proudly celebrates #PrideMonth by uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices, honoring our students and staff, and reaffirming that diversity is our strength. We stand for dignity, equity, and the right for all to live free from discrimination—today and every day.

📢 PRESS RELEASE: CSAC created a new division (RAPID) to help boost participation in specialized #FinancialAid programs, like Golden State Teacher Grant and CA Dream Act Service Incentive Grant! Read more here: www.csac.ca.gov/sites/defaul...

Yesterday, our sponsored bill SB 323 passed the CA Senate with bipartisan support! This bill allows any and all Californians to be able to apply for #FinancialAid through the California Dream Act Application. Thank you @senatorsrp.bsky.social for your commitment to all students! #CADAA #CALeg

We would like to introduce ourselves! CSAC is the largest state #FinancialAid agency in the US. We serve over 610,000 students and administer over $3.4 billion in state financial aid every academic year!

Today, @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social released his revised State Budget. We are grateful to his administration for maintaining the state's investment in students during this challenging budget landscape! #CABudget #FinancialAid @drdaisyg.bsky.social Read more here: www.csac.ca.gov/sites/defaul...

Today, @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social released his revised State Budget. We are grateful to his administration for maintaining the state's investment in students during this challenging budget landscape! #CABudget #FinancialAid @drdaisyg.bsky.social Read more here: www.csac.ca.gov/sites/defaul...

Hello Bluesky! We’re the California Student Aid Commission. Our mission is to promote educational equity by making post-secondary education affordable for all Californians. Learn more about our work tomorrow at our All in webinar! Register here: csac-ca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

We congratulate James B. Milliken being named the new President of the @uofcalifornia.bsky.social! We welcome him and look forward to working together to ensure all students can access #HigherEducation! @drdaisyg.bsky.social

Our bill AB 313 passed the CA Assembly floor with unanimous & bipartisan support! This bill will help increase access to #FinancialAid for students who otherwise would have less time to complete an app. Huge thank you to @asmlizortega.bsky.social for her leadership & dedication to students!

Today, our Deputy Dir, Jake Brymner, testified before the CA Sen Ed Com. on SB 323, which seeks to expand the #CADAA to all students. Jake has been a dedicated advocate & we thank him for his exemplary service to CA's students. We look forward to cheering him on as he returns to higher education!

🚨 Press Release: CSAC is excited to announce a new collaboration with the @calcommcolleges.bsky.social! This new partnership will bring #FinancialAid opportunities to students enrolling at CA's 116 community colleges through expanded data sharing. Read more here: www.csac.ca.gov/sites/defaul...

🚨 Press Release: CSAC is excited to announce a new collaboration with the @calcommcolleges.bsky.social! This new partnership will bring #FinancialAid opportunities to students enrolling at CA's 116 community colleges through expanded data sharing. Read more here: www.csac.ca.gov/sites/defaul...

🚨PRESS RELEASE: By the April 2 priority aid deadline last week, 58% of high school seniors completed a financial aid application. This progress now ranks CA 5th in the nation for the percentage of high school seniors completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. #FAFSA #CADAA

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