Open.
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Earn $50.
Claiming a CalKIDS Scholarship Account is a great way for families to support their college or career training fund. Now it’s time to build on your savings. We encourage families to save on their own with ScholarShare 529 – California’s official college savings plan.
Open a ScholarShare 529 Account on or after February 1, 2026 with at least $50 and link it to your child’s CalKIDS Account by May 31st and we will add $50 to their CalKIDS Account by September 30.
Here’s how:
- Open a ScholarShare 529 Account
- Log in to your CalKIDS Account
- Select “Link a Scholarshare 529 Account.”
You will be guided through the linking process
CalKIDS participants must be 14 years of age or younger as of May 31st, 2026 to receive the $50 incentive offer. ScholarShare 529 Accounts opened prior to February 1, 2026 are not eligible for the $50 incentive offer. This offer is separate from the $50 ScholarShare 529 linking incentive offered to CalKIDS participants entered into the program at birth.
See Terms and Conditions for full details.