UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	December 28, 2017 11:45 A.M.

Form:	N-4
CIK: 0000354912 Company Name: VARIABLE ANNUITY LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT A File Number: 333-220957 REFERENCED SERIES/CLASSES (CONTRACTS) Series ID Class/Contract Name S000001799 VARIABLE ANNUITY LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT A C000196999 VALIC Portfolio Director Freedom Advisor