The mission of the California Student Aid Commission (Commission) is to make education beyond high school accessible to all Californians by administering financial aid programs.
The Commission consists of 15 members; 11 members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, 2 members are appointed by the Senate Rules Committee, and 2 members are appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly. In general, members serve four-year terms; the two student members, appointed by the Governor, serve two-year terms.