This school year, more than 260,000 California 2nd graders are starting with their very first scholarship through CalKIDS. (Photo courtesy of CalKIDS) More than 260,000 California second graders are ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A state scholarship is giving families a jump start on planning for the future. "Studies show that students with even just a little bit of savings are three times more likely ...

The deadline for priority financial aid is March 2, and Monterey County high school seniors are being encouraged to check whether they can access a California Kids Investment and Development Savings ...

Eligible students have a scholarship account automatically created in their name when they enroll in California public school.

As the year comes to a close and families begin setting goals for the year ahead, California is reaffirming its commitment to young people through CalKIDS, the California Kids Investment and ...

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma celebrates with newborn baby Anabelle as her mother claims her baby’s CalKIDS Scholarship. This story is part of SLO Tribune's Parents Central, our expanding ...

Ana Hernandez and her daughter, Liliana, are pictured at Chollas Mead Elementary School on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. From tuition to books and supplies, college can be expensive. A state program called ...

CalKIDS, California’s landmark scholarship program for college and career training, awarded laptops to eight families across Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Sacramento as part of a ...

Financial Wellness Month is a time for families across California to set goals, build healthier money habits, and plan for the year ahead. It’s also the perfect moment for parents and guardians to ...

Across Riverside County and the Coachella Valley, thousands of students qualify for up to $1,500 in CalKIDS scholarships. The state program is designed to help with college and career training costs — ...

Over 58,000 children in Merced County have funds in accounts for post secondary education with their names on them. It’s part of a $2 billion dollar investment by the state of California to start ...