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The California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS) is a children’s development account program, administered by the ScholarShare Investment Board, an agency of the state of California. CalKIDS provides eligible participants with scholarship accounts, including seed deposits and other potential incentives, to help pay for future qualified higher education expenses. To learn more about CalKIDS or opt out of the program entirely, please see the Program Terms and Conditions at CalKIDS.org.
CalKIDS participants are added based on eligibility information described in California state law. Participant information is provided by the California Department of Public Health and the California Department of Education. Participant information provided by the California Department of Education is based on eligibility defined by the Local Control Funding Formula.
CalKIDS Scholarships need to be used by the time the student turns 26 yrs old.
*Optional* CalKIDS participants may also establish individual accounts with ScholarShare 529, California’s 529 College Savings Plan. Read and consider it carefully before investing.
CalKIDS Step by Step Guide
CalKIDS Step by Step Guide
Click here for a step-by-step guide created by Ms. Hu
Call CalKIDS at (888) 445-2377 if you have questions about your account.
Complete this form if you would like to request a name or birth date change, opt out of program communications, or are experiencing account access issues.
Does my school qualify for CalKIDS?
Does my school qualify for CalKIDS?
CalKIDS funds can be used at any accredited colleges, trade schools, vocational schools, or professional training programs nationwide or abroad that participates in federal student aid programs. Instead of maintaining a fixed list of approved institutions, CalKIDS relies on federal accreditation. If a school has a federal school code, it generally qualifies.
How to Check if a College or Trade School Qualifies
Federal School Code Search Tool: You can look up the specific institution on the Federal School Code Search Tool to verify if it is an eligible higher education institution.
Contact the School: Reach out directly to the admissions or financial aid office of the school and ask if they accept federal student aid or CalKIDS funds.
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