Over $123 million in CalKIDS scholarships remain unclaimed by Orange County high school students, with nearly half of all public high schoolers eligible. Students can check eligibility at calkids.org using their Statewide Student Identifier.
- As of May 29, only 19.8% of eligible Orange County high schoolers had claimed their scholarship. - Scholarships range up to $1,500, funded through California's 529 savings plan, and can be used for college or career training expenses.
- Additional funds are available based on income, foster care, or homelessness status. - Unclaimed funds are reallocated to other students.
CalKIDS partners with the California Student Aid Commission to help counselors identify and reach eligible ninth through 12th graders, ensuring students access resources for their future education or career training.