Description: State program that helps newborns and eligible low-income public school students save for college or career training after high school. Children are automatically enrolled and given a CalKIDS college savings account with an initial deposit.CalKIDS savings can be used for qualified higher education expenses like tuition, books, computer equipment, supplies, and more at thousands of eligible schools across the country.
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm; closed for major holidays
Eligibility: Eligible beneficiaries are identified by the California Department of Public Health and the California Department of Education.- Newborns: all California newborns born on or after July 1, 2022, regardless of parental income, are eligible for the program. Babies born between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 have been or will be awarded $25 as an initial deposit. CalKIDS receives information on newborns approximately 90 days after birth is registered with California Department of Public Health.- Low-income public school students, 1st-12th grade: if the student was enrolled in 1st through 12th grades during the 2021-2022 academic year. In addition, CalKIDS accounts will be given to first graders who were enrolled during the 2022-2023 academic year and subsequent years.
Requirements: To register an account for a newborn:- Local Registration Number or Unique CalKIDS code - Child's date of birth- Name of the county in which the child's birth was registeredTo register an account for a student:- Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) or Unique CalKIDS code (if unsure, please contact your child's school or school district for the SSID number)- Student's date of birth- Name of the county where the student was enrolled on Fall Academic Census Day
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