CalKIDS
by ScholarShare Investment Board / California Student Aid Commission
State-funded college scholarship accounts for eligible California children and students.
Potential benefit
Claimable college scholarship account
One-time
What you can get
Claimable college scholarship account
Published range: $25 to not stated
CalKIDS provides scholarship accounts that families claim. Official pages state that children born in California on or after July 1, 2022 have an account, and certain public-school students also qualify. Award amounts vary by birth year and student status. This is not a household income-matching program and has no encoded income rule.
Overview
State-funded college scholarship accounts for eligible California children and students.
Who may qualify
Not every requirement is listed here. Confirm the full rules with the program administrator.
Location / service area
Statewide in California
How to apply
Use the official application or program page. Confirm current instructions with the administrator before you apply.
Preapproval not required
Important things to know
Last verified: Sep 6, 2026 · Confidence: High
Official sources
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Eligibility is based on published program information and the details you provide. Program rules, funding and availability can change. Always confirm eligibility with the official program administrator.