Supporting the Arthur S. Marmaduke High School Counselor Award

The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) has announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2021–22 Arthur S. Marmaduke High School Counselor Award.

CSAC is the state agency responsible for administering financial aid programs for students attending public and private universities, colleges, and vocational schools in California.

Each year, CSAC recognizes an outstanding California high school counselor who demonstrates exemplary skills in helping students fulfill their dreams of going to college with the Arthur S. Marmaduke High School Counselor Award. CSAC solicits nominations recommending a California high school counselor who demonstrates effectiveness in serving students in preparing for and pursuing their higher education. The winner will be chosen by CSAC and receive a plaque and a $1,500 check and be recognized statewide for their leadership during a virtual award ceremony.

Candidates will be evaluated based on their work to educate students about financial aid opportunities, their participation in events such as college fairs and workshops, their impact on Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)/California Dream Act Application (CADAA) completion rates, what they have done to help students prepare for college, and their support for underrepresented and first-generation families.

To nominate a California high school counselor who deserves statewide recognition by their peers to be the next recipient of the Arthur S. Marmaduke High School Counselor Award, review the eligibility criteria and submit the online nomination form by February 28, 2022. Submit your nomination form today using the CSAC online survey at ~~https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9DT77BH~~ [NOTE: the nomination period has passed].

For information on eligibility criteria and the nomination process, visit the CSAC Arthur S. Marmaduke High School Counselor Award web page at https://www.csac.ca.gov/post/arthur-s-marmaduke-high-school-counselor-award.

Sincerely,

Tony Thurmond
State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, June 17, 2025

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