Claim Your CalKIDS Scholarship Account

CONGRATULATIONS ON TAKING THIS IMPORTANT STEP FOR THE FUTURE. 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR NEWBORNS AND YOUNG CHILDREN 

(Born On Or After July 1, 2022) 

Enter the following information: 

  1. County where the child was born,
  2. Their birthdate,
  3. The 13-digit Local Registration Number (LRN) on the child's birth certificate OR the unique registration code from the letter you may have received. 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS

Enter the following information:

  1. County where the student attended school (based on the chart below),
  2. Their birthdate,
  3. Their 10-digit Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) OR the unique registration code on the letter you may have received. 

Important Update for Foster Youth - AB 2508, 2024 Implementation

If you are a pre-identified eligible foster youth, please enter the requested information to claim your account. If you have confirmed your eligibility but your current county does not work to claim the account, please try a previous county where you attended school. The county on file may differ from your current county.

Video Tutorial for Claiming Your CalKIDS Scholarship Account


Questions?

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