Office of Student Assistance and Relief
The Office of Student Assistance and Relief (OSAR) is an office within the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, established to assist former, current, and prospective college students. For students whose school or program has closed, OSAR provides outreach services, assistance in obtaining transcripts and other school records, filing complaints, and access to state and federal tuition relief programs. OSAR also helps prospective students make informed choices by providing workshops, offering individualized assistance and guidance, and maintaining helpful resources in researching schools and educational programs. Students in need of assistance are encouraged to review the information and tools on this website and send a message to OSAR to connect with an OSAR team member.
Upcoming Events
- California Transition Assistance Program – Travis AFB – August 28, 2025
- California Transition Assistance Program – MCRD San Diego – August 26, 2025
- California Transition Assistance Program – Tracen Petaluma – August 15, 2025
- California Transition Assistance Program – Naval Base Ventura – August 13, 2025
- California Transition Assistance Program USCG Base Long Beach – July 24, 2025
- Informational Workshop for International College of Cosmetology Students – July 10, 2025
- California Transition Assistance Program Beale Air Force Base – July 8, 2025
- Informational Workshop for ICON Collective Students – June 20, 2025
- California Transition Assistance Program Fort Irwin – June 18, 2025
Important Information for Students
- FSA Webinar – “What To Do If Your School Closes”
- FSA Closed School Resources
- Student Loan Empowerment Network Press Release
- Student Loan Empowerment Network Website
- Veterans Resources and Support Page
- Educational Credit Request Form Now Available Online
- OSAR Closed School Workshop Video
- California Provides Expansion of Student Loan Relief
- Frequently Asked Questions for Corinthian College Students
- Attorney General Becerra Leads Multistate Coalition in Filing Amicus Brief in Support of Students Defrauded by Corinthian Colleges
Contact Us
- Phone: (888) 370–7589, Option #5
- Fax: (916) 263–1897
- Send a message to OSAR
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798–0818
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