Credential Evaluation Forms, Office for Student Services

Credential Evaluation Forms

How to Apply for a Credential?

Are you ready to apply for your credential? Make sure you have completed all requirements, including edTPA, Cal TPA, and Cal APA. If you have, just follow the steps below to apply.

Evaluation application deadlines for 2026-2027 academic year are:

APPLICATIONS ARE VALID FOR ONE-TIME SUBMISSION

2026-2027 CREDENTIAL APPLICATION

SemesterDate
FALL SEMESTER 2026APPLICATION OPEN 
(COMPLETE APPLICATIONS ONLY)
SPRING SEMESTER 2027JANUARY 2027
(COMPLETE APPLICATIONS ONLY)

Please read carefully and follow steps 1 - 3 below:

  1. Complete the online credential application for the credential you have completed.

  2. Upload all required documents to your credential application as listed on the Table of Requirements included in the online application.
    • Originals of Verification of Experience and Verification of Employment may be required.
  3. Complete exit survey at the following link: https://www.csuexitsurvey.org/index.cfm and upload the survey confirmation of completion to your credential application.
    • Applications submitted with missing requirements will automatically be canceled and an email listing the missing requirements will be sent by the Credential Analyst. Please ensure that all credential requirements are met before submitting your online credential application.

OSS Office - Once your credential eligibility is verified by the Credential Analyst, your application and University recommendation will be electronically sent to the California Commission on Teacher Credential (CCTC).

CCTC - The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) will email instructions to the email address on your CCTC account and will guide you through the steps needed to complete your portion of the credential application process. Please be prepared to pay the CCTC processing fee using a credit/debit card.
 
PLEASE NOTE: The Credential Office no longer issues C-19 letters / Status Letters for electronically recommended credentials.
 
Credential applications are processed in the order they are received.

CL 777 & FERPA Forms
Please upload completed forms to your online application

***NOTE: Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to read all forms.

Firefox users must download the form.
 

FormPurpose
Verification of Employment as an Administrator (CL-777) PreliminaryUse this form to verify administrative position for the Preliminary Credential.

 

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FERPA Release Form - Transcripts

Use this form for the release of official CSLA transcripts. 

*Note:Completing your portion of the credential application process (these are the instructions you should have received from CCTC):

  1. Go online and type in (or click) the following web address to complete your program’s recommendation –  www.ctc.ca.gov
  2. Click on: Complete Your Program’s Recommendation
  3. You can no longer log in with your SSN and date of birth. You must be a registered user to access the CTC online system. Register your User ID by clicking the “Create Educator Account” link.
  4. Follow the instructions and enter all additional information (response to Character and Identification Clearance questions, address, credit card number, etc.)
  5. When all the necessary information has been completed; a Confirmation Page will be displayed. You should print out the Confirmation Page as a receipt.

The CCTC will review your credential recommendation and send you notification via e-mail within ten business days. 

For any questions regarding a credential, please contact Edith Torres - (323) 343-4340 - [email protected]