San Diego Unified School District will host its third CalKIDS Money Festival of the school year Saturday at Crawford High School. The festival will allow students to access unclaimed college funds to help pay for higher education.
This school year, more than 300 students have received access to more than $150,000 in accounts opened through this program — state-provided college savings funds already earmarked specifically for them.
“Our responsibility to our students doesn’t end at graduation,” said Fabi Bagula, San Diego Unified School District’s interim superintendent. “This initiative ensures that even after students leave our district, we continue supporting their journey toward higher education.
“Helping them access these funds is a tangible expression of our belief in their potential and our commitment to their future success.”
The CalKIDS program is California’s automatic scholarship initiative and the nation’s largest child development account program. It provides eligible California public school students with scholarships worth up to $1,500 to ease financial barriers to higher education, a statement from the district read.
Students in second through 12th grades who meet specific criteria can access significant benefits, including $1,500 for foster youth and homeless students.
“With college decisions being finalized and summer approaching, this is the perfect time for San Diego families to claim money that’s already been set aside for their educational future,” said Sharon Whitehurst-Payne, trustee of the SDUSD Board of Education. “Most of our students don’t realize they qualify for these funds, which require no essays, recommendation letters or minimum GPA requirements.”
Crawford High School was selected as it houses the district’s newcomer center designed to support refugee students, ensuring these vulnerable populations can also access available educational funding.
According to the district, the event will also have on-site assistance from district staff to provide Statewide Student Identifier Numbers and CalKIDS program representatives to answer questions. It will also feature a resource fair, car show, live music and free refreshments (while supplies last).
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crawford High School, 4191 Colts Way.
— City News Service
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