CalKIDS Program

09/18/2026

🎓 September is CalKIDS Scholarship Month! Eligible public school students across California could have up to $1,500 waiting for their future education. Schools are hosting events throughout September to help families check eligibility and claim their scholarships. Learn more and check now at CalKIDS.org

09/15/2026

Through her work with the Northern California College Promise Coalition (NCCPC), Jackie Nevarez has seen the excitement that families feel when they learn funds are available to help support their child’s future. That sense of hope and possibility strengthens her commitment to connecting more families with the resources they deserve.

09/10/2026

🎓 There are millions of California students with an opportunity waiting for them.

In a recent The Sacramento Bee piece, Dr. Rebecca Pianta, coordinator of college and career readiness at Santa Ana Unified School District, highlights the importance of making sure students and families know about every resource available to help make college or career training more attainable, including CalKIDS.

Eligible public school students in grades 2–12 may have up to $1,500 available through a CalKIDS Scholarship.

As Dr. Rebecca Pianta shares, the investment has already been made. Now, it’s about sharing and claiming. Visit CalKIDS.org today!

Read the full article here: https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article317182429.html

“CalKIDS is one of the state’s most valuable resources for helping millions of students prepare and pay for college or career training.”

09/04/2026

Making a plan starts with knowing your options. CaliforniaColleges.edu offers a suite of free tools to help California’s public school students make plans for their future. Parents and educators can help students log in to their CaliforniaColleges.edu account to learn about financial aid options, explore careers and colleges, and apply to college and for financial aid–all in one place!

09/02/2026

Every dream starts somewhere. For this aspiring pediatrician, claiming a CalKIDS Scholarship was one step toward a future dedicated to making a difference. Whether your child dreams of becoming a doctor, teacher, engineer, artist or something entirely their own, their journey can start today with a CalKIDS scholarship. See if your child has a scholarship waiting to be claimed at CalKIDS.org

08/29/2026

This is what 1 million possibilities look like. Since 2022, CalKIDS has helped transform the future of college savings in California, becoming the country’s largest statewide Child Development Account Program and connecting families with opportunity. The 1 million milestone is huge, but the mission is even bigger. Let’s keep building California’s future together by continuing to talk about it. Visit CalKIDS.org for more info!

08/27/2026

Every student’s future starts with a dream, and every dream deserves support. ✨ Hear from California families who have claimed their CalKIDS Scholarships and see how this opportunity is helping create hope, confidence and new possibilities for the future.

08/26/2026

This milestone represents one million opportunities for California children to dream bigger. As someone who knows firsthand how meaningful this kind of support can be, Cassandra is proud to see CalKIDS making a difference for families across our state. We’re incredibly grateful for Cassandra’s leadership as Executive Director and for her commitment to making higher education dreams more accessible for California’s children. ✨

08/24/2026

🎓 1 MILLION CalKIDS Scholarships claimed! This milestone means one million more opportunities for California children to pursue college or career training. Thank you, Treasurer Fiona Ma, for your leadership and commitment to building financial security and expanding opportunities for California families. We’re proud to celebrate this moment! 💙

08/24/2026

New school year. More opportunities. Start the year by checking if your child has a CalKIDS Scholarship available to help pay for future college or career training costs. Join our free webinar on August 27 at 11:00 AM PT to learn how easy it is to claim the scholarship. Register today at CalKIDS.org