The First Steps Toward College: Created by the State of California to expand access to higher education through savings.
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CalKIDS makes it easier to begin the journey toward college or career training. You don’t have to have all the answers… just take the first step. Check if your child has a CalKIDS Scholarship at CalKIDS.org.
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Occidental College Upward Bound is helping students turn college dreams into real plans by connecting them with critical financial resources. By integrating CalKIDS into scholarship conversations, they’re making sure scholars and families know support is within reach!
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950K! We’re getting closer to one million CalKIDS Scholarships claimed. 🎓 Parents, educators, and advocates: your outreach really makes a difference! Keep spreading the word: their future is already funded. Visit CalKIDS.org!
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Take a few minutes to see if your child already has a CalKIDS Scholarship. These are funds that can help support college or career training. Join our free webinar on 5/28 at 11AM PT to learn how to check, claim, and make the most of these resources. CalKIDS.org
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Jordan High School seniors claimed more than $50K in CalKIDS Scholarships during a CalKIDS Senior Claim Day held as part of Senior Signing Day. 🎓✨ By the end of the day, more than 100 seniors had claimed scholarships to help power their next steps after graduation! @laschools
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Thank you @GlendaleUSD for partnering with CalKIDS! By raising awareness and increasing access to a CalKIDS Scholarship, GUSD is helping reduce financial barriers, build confidence around higher education, and strengthen college-going pathways.
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Engineer today, astronaut tomorrow 🛠️🚀Chef next week, architect after that 🏛️🍳Their dreams may continue to change but being able to support them in those dreams is important. Check to see if your child already has a CalKIDS Scholarship at CalKIDS.org!
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What are their dreams? What’s their favorite subject? Ask the questions. When families talk about college, children see a future they can reach. CalKIDS can help support with a CalKIDS Scholarship, worth up to $1,500 for college or career training. Visit CalKIDS.org!
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Thank you to the San José Cal-SOAP team for being trusted advocates for opportunity, college readiness and economic mobility in communities across CA! We’re proud of our partnership as we continue to increase college access and help students navigate the path to higher education.
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Big news, California… 900K CalKIDS Scholarships have now been claimed! 🎉 That’s 900,000 California children who now have real financial support, up to $1,500 for their higher education journey. Check and claim their future now at CalKIDS.org! @CalTreasurer @fionama
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It's a wrap! The 2nd annual California Early Wealth Account System (CEWAS) Summit — together we're advancing California's mission of building economic prosperity for every child. @CalTreasurer @fionama
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Many CA families are surprised to learn their child already has money set aside for their future. With a CalKIDS Scholarship, your child could get up to $1,500 for college or career training. Join our webinar on 4/23 at 11AM PST to learn more. RSVP at CalKIDS.org.
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This Tax Day, go beyond filing. Take the opportunity to invest in your child’s future with a CalKIDS Scholarship. You don't want to leave money behind. Claim their scholarship at CalKIDS.org! @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom @CalTreasurer @fionama
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Higher education should be a possibility for all in CA! That’s why CalKIDS is committed to education equality and empowering CA children and their families to think about their future with CalKIDS Scholarships. We want them to know we believe in their dreams!
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Financial Literacy Month is all about understanding your options. When it comes to higher education, your child may already have up to $1,500 in a CalKIDS Scholarship Account for their future. Go to CalKIDS.org now to claim!
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CalKIDS is honored to work alongside Ventures and the Semillitas Children’s Savings Account program to help expand access to higher ed. By connecting efforts across systems that support children’s health and well-being, we’re building hope, belonging and brighter futures!
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What if your child already has a scholarship? Many CA families are surprised to learn their child already has a CalKIDS Scholarship, worth up to $1,500 for college or career training. Join our free webinar on 3:26 at 11AM PST to learn how to check. RSVPat CalKIDS.org.
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Bracket season is here. Let’s make this an easy win. If your child was born in California on or after July 1, 2022, they already have a CalKIDS Scholarship waiting to be claimed. Do it now at CalKIDS.org!
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Boost your child’s higher education savings with an additional $50 in their CalKIDS Account when you open a ScholarShare 529 Account with at least $50 and link it to their existing CalKIDS Account. For full Terms and Conditions, visit CalKIDS.org/earn-50.
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It takes minutes to check, all you need is your Statewide Student Identified (SSID). It could mean up to $1,500 for college or career training. Don’t miss out! See if you have a CalKIDS Scholarship at CalKIDS.org.
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