Graduating seniors in Sacramento County can get scholarships of up to $1,500 through a state program.<\/p>\n
About 48% of public high school students in the county are eligible for the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program<\/a>, officials said.<\/p>\n The money can go for college or career training.<\/p>\n Who can claim a CalKids scholarship?<\/p>\n California public school students who may be eligible to claim CalKids scholarships<\/a> include students enrolled in first through 12th grade during the 2021-2022 academic year, state officials said.<\/p>\n Students who enrolled in first grade during the 2022-2023 academic year \u2014 and every school year after that \u2014 can claim their CalKids scholarship accounts once they reach second grade.<\/p>\n \u201cTo be considered for eligibility, a student must have been enrolled on Fall Census Day and must also be identified as an English learner or low-income,\u201d state officials say.<\/p>\n What can I use scholarship money for?<\/p>\n \u201cFunds can be used at accredited colleges, universities, community colleges, trade schools and vocational programs for qualified educational expenses,\u201d CalKids officials said in a Tuesday,<\/p>\n These include tuition, fees, books and supplies, as well as computer equipment and room and board.<\/p>\n The CalKids program is administered by the ScholarShare Investment Board under the California State Treasurer\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n \u201cCalKIDS represents California\u2019s investment in the promise and potential of our students,\u201d California State Treasurer Fiona Ma said in the release. \u201cThese scholarships send a powerful message to families across our state: we believe in our young people, we are investing in their future, and we want every student to know that college or career training is within reach.\u201d<\/p>\n How can I tell if my student is eligible?<\/p>\n Students, their parents or guardians must claim their CalKids scholarship accounts in order to use the funds.<\/p>\n Go to CalKids.org and enter your child\u2019s statewide student identifier, or SSI, to check eligibility<\/a>.<\/p>\n Loading\u2026<\/p>\n Related Stories from Sacramento Bee<\/p>\n