California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS)
In accordance with California Education Code §51225.7(b)(2), our school is providing families with information about the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS).
CalKIDS is a statewide program that provides eligible California public school students with a state-funded college savings account to help pay for future higher education or career training expenses.
What Families Should Know
- Eligible low-income public school students may receive $500 to $1,500 or more in a CalKIDS account.
- Accounts are automatically created for eligible students.
- Families must claim their student’s account online.
Check Eligibility & Claim an Account
Families can visit the official CalKIDS website to check eligibility and claim their student’s account:
- Official CalKIDS Website: https://calkids.org/
- Claim Your Account: https://calkids.org/scholarship/
- Help & Frequently Asked Questions: https://calkids.org/need-help/
What You’ll Need
To claim an account, families typically need:
- The student’s Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) (available from the school office if needed)
- Basic student information for verification
For additional assistance, families may contact CalKIDS directly at 1-888-445-2377.
We encourage all families to check eligibility and claim available funds to support their student’s future educational goals.