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 contact OSAR to connect with an OSAR team member.
Upcoming Events
- California Transition Assistance Program Beale Air Force Base – April 17, 2025
- California Transition Assistance Program Fort Irwin – March 28, 2025
- California Transition Assistance Program USCG Alameda Base – March 13, 2025
- California Transition Assistance Program Travis Airforce Base – February 21, 2025
- Black College Expo (Oakland) – February 8, 2025
- Steps to College – February 8, 2025
- Black College Expo (Los Angeles) – February 1, 2025
- NCRF Santa Monica High School Expo – January 28, 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
- Email: osar@dca.ca.gov
- Mailing Address: P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798–0818
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