The CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) is an application designed with you in mind. Your information is safe and protected. Apply by September 2 to maximize your financial aid opportunities by visiting csac.ca.gov/undocumented or clicking the link in our bio.
Undocumented students can qualify for finanail aid by submitting the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) can walk you through the CADAA process.
Get started today at csac.ca.gov/undocumented
You might be eligible for thousands more in financial aid with the Students with Dependent Children (SWD) Grant just for being a parent in college. That means more money for the things you and your family need while you earn your degree.
Start your application at csac.ca.gov/apply
Don’t know how to help your kid fill out their financial aid application?
You don’t have to do it alone, there are experts and resources available to help you.
Learn more at csac.ca.gov/apply and sign up for Cash for College at csac.ca.gov/c4c
🐣 Hoppy Easter! 🐰 While you're hunting for eggs, take a moment to complete your financial aid application! Community college students: your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application could unlock funding for your education.
💰📚 Need help paying for college? Join us for a FREE virtual workshop TODAY, April 1st from 5:30-6:30 PM!
🎤 Special guest speaker Julian Juan, Director of Esak'timá Center at California State University, Sacramento, will be joining us!
📲 Register for FREE at csac.ca.gov/c4c
🌾 Happy Farmworkers Day! 🌾
Today, we honor the hardworking farmworkers who help feed California and our nation. Their dedication, resilience, and contributions to our agricultural communities are invaluable.
Thank you to all farmworkers for your essential work! 💚
Join us on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for our monthly All In and Ready Webinar, titled, “California Leading the Way: Unapologetic Advocacy for Student Success.”
Register: castudentaid.org/monthlywebinar
Already applied for financial aid before? Don’t miss your chance to keep the momentum going.
Renewal students still qualify for financial aid – but you need to re-apply every year to stay on track.
📅 Don’t miss the deadline! Renew your application today at csac.ca.gov/apply
CSAC's Cash for College workshop is here to help you complete your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application (CADAA)
📅 March 24 | ⏰ 5:30-6:30 PM | 💻 Online
✨ Featuring guest speaker Farhad Noorzada, Site Director for Asian Resources, Inc.
👉 Register now at csac.ca.gov/c4c!
Join us on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for our monthly All In and Ready Webinar, titled, “California Leading the Way: Unapologetic Advocacy for Student Success.”
Register: castudentaid.org/monthlywebinar
Dr. Daisy Gonzales joins HER Table: A Leader's Lunch on March 16! This annual event fosters mentorship & networking for women leaders. Join us at Sacramento State's Women's Resource Center for meaningful connections & professional growth.
Join us on Thursday, March 12, 2026, 9-10am, for our monthly All In and Ready Webinar Series, “Supporting Immigrant Families and Undocumented Students.” Register for free here: castudentaid.org/monthlywebinar
This Women's History Month, we proudly celebrate the remarkable women of the California Student Aid Commission. Through their unwavering commitment, expertise, and compassion, they contribute so much to guide thousands of students through the financial aid process.💜✨
CSAC Advocacy Day! Commissioners, students, Cal-SOAP Directors, and legislative leaders all meeting to discuss #CollegeAffordability & #StudentSuccess for California’s students and families! 🎓
Higher education opens doors to endless possibilities, and financial aid can help you get there. Whether you're just starting out or continuing your educational journey, we're here to support you every step of the way.
Visit csac.ca.gov/apply to learn more about opportunities available to you.
Join us on Thursday, March 12, 2026, 9-10am, for our monthly All In and Ready Webinar Series, “Supporting Immigrant Families and Undocumented Students.” Hear from our partners on how we support all California students and families.
Register for free here: castudentaid.org/monthlywebinar
CSAC is partnering with Improve Your Tomorrow to bring a Cash for College centered on supporting Black/African American students throughout California in achieving their higher education dreams!
🗓️ February 26 @ 6:00-7:00PM (Online)
📅 Application Deadline: March 2nd
🌐 Register: csac.ca.gov/c4c
College opens doors, and #FinancialAid helps you walk through them. Read quotes from #HigherEd leaders about the impact of financial aid. The deadline to apply is March 2! 🎓💰 #CollegeAffordability #FAFSA #DreamAct #StudentSuccess @aiccucal.bsky.social @calstate.bsky.social @uofcalifornia.bsky.social
Join us on Thursday, March 12, 2026, 9-10am, for our monthly All In and Ready Webinar Series, titled, “Supporting Immigrant Families and Undocumented Students.”
Register: castudentaid.org/monthlywebinar
Join us for a FREE Cash for College workshop to get hands-on help completing your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application!
📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026
⏰ 10:00am - 12:00pm
📍 Valley Hi - North Laguna Library
7400 Imagination Pkwy, Sacramento, CA 95823
You still have time to apply with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). There is financial aid to help you achieve your educational dreams.
Apply before the March 2nd deadline! Get started today at csac.ca.gov/apply
Join us for an essential conversation on supporting Black/African American scholars as they navigate financial aid.
📅 February 24, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM
📍 Live on Instagram at @castudentaid
CA is committed to making #HigherEd accessible for ALL students. Hear from state leaders on why the March 2nd #FinancialAid deadline is so important. Let's build a brighter future together! ✨@senakilahweber.bsky.social @senatorgonzalez.bsky.social @asmmikefong.bsky.social @senatorsrp.bsky.social
Join us on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 9am by attending our Commission Meeting in person at our Downtown Sacramento office or virtually on Zoom. CSAC is also gearing up for Advocacy Day 2026, where we will rally to urge our legislators to invest in our students! 📣
Learn more: csac.ca.gov/commission
⏰ Don't miss your chance to apply for #FinancialAid. CA leaders & students are urging you to submit your FAFSA or California Dream Act Application by March 2. This is your key to unlocking grants, scholarships, and making college affordable! #FAFSA #DreamAct
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Join CSAC's Cash for College Office Hours for FREE one-on-one financial aid assistance in virtual breakout rooms with expert guidance.
📅 Upcoming Dates:
Feb 23-27 & March 2
⏰ 5:30 - 6:30 PM
⚠️ Application Deadline: March 2nd
Register now at csac.ca.gov/c4c
President Wood has an important message for all Sac State students: The State Priority Deadline for financial aid is March 2nd! ⏰
Submit your FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application by March 2nd to maximize your aid opportunities for the 2026-27 academic year.
👉 Learn more: csac.ca.gov/apply
Help us proactively address the decline in application rates for the CA Dream Act! Gain promising practices, accurate resources, and collective courage! Register at castudentaid.org/Feb24 #cadaa #undocumented #cadaa4all #financial aid
We are excited to share that we have made two new hires! Justin Hurst, who will be serving as our Government Relations and Advocacy Manager; and, Nicole Kangas, who will be serving as the Commissions Communications and Marketing Manager.
Read more here: www.csac.ca.gov/sites/defaul...