About half of San Diego County public high school students are eligible for CalKIDS Scholarship accounts worth up to $1,500, with more than $135 million available countywide, according to East County Magazine.

The California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program, administered by the ScholarShare Investment Board under the California State Treasurer’s Office, provides money that can be used for qualified education expenses. Eligible students may use funds at accredited colleges, universities, community colleges, trade schools and vocational programs.

Students, parents or guardians must claim the scholarship account before the money can be used. CalKIDS says families can check eligibility with the student’s Statewide Student Identifier, or SSID, which is typically available on a school report card or transcript or through a school counselor.

For Santee families weighing college, community college, trade school or other career-training options, the program is worth a quick check before graduation season moves too far along. Even if the money does not cover the full cost of a program, it can help with tuition, fees, books, supplies, some room and board, or computer equipment.

Source: East County Magazine — https://eastcountymagazine.org/50-of-san-diego-county-high-school-students-are-eligible-for-calkids-scholarships-worth-up-to-1500/