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Source review: Oct 13, 2026

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  • Check the individual balance and eligibility in the portal; an award is not promised to every California student.
  • A current deadline was not confirmed; check with the organization before applying.
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College accessProgramState program · CA

ScholarShare Investment Board

CalKIDS

State account with funds for future higher education expenses.

FROM INFORMATION TO ACTION

How to apply

Check eligibility and claim the account using the SSID or birth identifier, date of birth and county; request distributions through the account.

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    Check eligibility and claim the account using the SSID or birth identifier, date of birth and county; request distributions through the account.

Official source & instructions

Applications are handled by the provider. Confirm the current cycle and exact requirements on its website.

Geographic coverage

CA; the organization confirms the service area and applicable requirements.

  • CA

What it offers

Eligible school students receive US$500, with additional US$500 amounts for foster care and homelessness; newborn initial contributions differ.

Award amount or benefit

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Who it is for

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Published eligibility requirements

Children born in California since July 2022, plus eligible low-income or English learner school cohorts identified in official data: grades 1–12 in 2021–2022 and first grade from 2022–2023 onward.

Income requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Academic requirements & grade level

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Residency requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

FAFSA requirements

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Citizenship restrictions, if applicable

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Documents requested

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Renewal information

Not confirmed. Check with the official organization.

Contact information

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Sources & verification

Verification status
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Source review
Oct 13, 2026
Added to this catalog
Oct 13, 2026
Last updated
Oct 13, 2026

Verification documents the evidence reviewed at that time. A working link alone does not establish availability, and verification is never a guarantee of eligibility.

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