State agency administering student aid and CalKIDS · Sacramento, California, United States

California Student Aid Commission

Publishes official information on CalKIDS accounts and other state student-aid programs.

About California Student Aid Commission

The state commission administers college-aid resources and links CalKIDS information. Its guidance distinguishes state scholarships from federal applications and private 529 accounts.

The agency helps identify applicable state rules, but the individual balance must be checked in the program portal.

Contact CSAC or CalKIDS about SSID and approved uses; use FAFSA/CADAA separately for other aid.

Who it serves and what it can cover: Publishes official information on CalKIDS accounts and other state student-aid programs.

How to apply or get help: Contact CSAC or CalKIDS about SSID and approved uses; use FAFSA/CADAA separately for other aid. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.

Official application and program information

In brief

State agency administering student aid and CalKIDS