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Up to $1,500 for College or Career Training Today!

Over half of California high school students have money waiting for them. It’s quick and easy.

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Missing your SSID?

Your SSID may be found on your high school portal, transcript, report card, or by contacting your high school directly.

Or, scroll down to see how you can get the SSID from CaliforniaColleges.edu.

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Where students may find their SSID.

This video explains how to leverage the CaliforniaColleges.edu website to find your SSID and check if you have a CalKIDS Scholarship Account.

CaliforniaColleges.edu is California’s state-funded comprehensive digital platform with the tools students need to develop their college and career plans through the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI). CCGI works at the district level to bring CaliforniaColleges.edu to students and educators.

The platform enables 6th-12th grade students to obtain the information and guidance they need to successfully complete college and financial aid processes, while also providing tools for educators to identify students that need the most help and target their interventions effectively.

Click here to learn more about CCGI and see if your high school’s district uses the platform to obtain your SSID.

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CalKIDS, Live online webinar December 10th

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