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CalKIDS Program

California started a free college savings account for your child. Claim it now!

 

The future is waiting for them ...

What you need to know to claim your child's account today!

Created by the State of California, CalKIDS provides up to $1,500 in free money for eligible school-aged children to help kickstart their savings for future college and career training expenses.

Your child may already have an account established in their name. Claiming your child’s college savings account is quick and easy! Visit CalKIDS.org and have the information listed below handy.

  • Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) - contact your school to obtain this number
  • Student's date of birth
  • The county where the student was enrolled on the applicable Fall Academic Census Day

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