Every student in the Save for College Program automatically receives an NYC Scholarship Account with an initial $100 from NYC Kids RISE, unless their family chooses not to participate and opts out. You can receive more money for your child’s NYC Scholarship Account by taking additional steps. The first step is to activate and view the account. Complete this step to earn your first $25 reward
When Can I Activate My Child’s NYC Scholarship Account?
- All kindergarten, first grade, and second grade families in the Save for College Program can now activate and view their children’s NYC Scholarship Accounts.
- Learn if your child is eligible to participate in the Save for College Program here.