Open a 529 college savings account from a provider other than ScholarShare (not available for ScholarShare account holders).

Participate in a non-STEAM after-school enrichment program.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation.

Participate in a STEAM focused after-school enrichment program.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation.

Register your child's CalKids account.

Account statement

$50, one time only

Write an essay about the benefits of attending college.

Follow the College Essay Guidelines and upload the PDF on the activity claim form.

(Click here for the guidelines in Spanish)

Research ten colleges or vocational programs of interest to you.

Follow the College Research Guidelines and upload a PDF on the activity claim form.

(Click here for the guidelines in Spanish)

Participate in a peer mediation or other conflict resolution training, or volunteer as a peer mediator at school.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation.

Attend a West Sacramento community event for families and children offered by your school, church, or a community-based organization.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo of participant at the event.

Participate with your family in health or nutrition-related activities such as cooking a healthy meal together, going on a hike, playing sports, bike riding, etc.

Earn all A's and B's in one school year or show improvement in GPA from the first to second semester.

Report card

Refer a friend or family member to enroll in a West Sacramento Home Run program.

Friend or family member provides your name when creating their profile with the Home Run Savings Tracker.

$25 per enrollment, maximum of $75

Join a club or extracurricular activity at your school and participate for a full school year.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation.

$10 per club, per year

Participate in a sports team or league for at least four weeks.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation.

Join your child's school's parent-teacher organization (PTO).

Obtain a public library card.

Link your child's ScholarShare 529 account to their Ready, Set, Save! account.

Notify the Home Run team by submitting a claim through our activity claim form under "Linked ScholarShare Account"

Take your child to a checkup with a medical doctor or dentist.

Attend a one-time or multi-part parenting workshop.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of attendance.

Attend school for one academic year with zero or very few unexcused absences.

0 unexcused absences: $100; 

1- 3 absences: $75; 

4- 7 absences: $50. 

$200 lifetime maximum.

Read a book from the library or your home and submit a response.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo of participant with the book.

Set up automatic deposits in your child's linked ScholarShare 529 account, and you’ll receive a match of up to $10 per month in their Ready, Set, Save account. You can receive matching funds until you reach a total of $180.

Set up automatic deposits in your child's ScholarShare account and be sure to link it to their Ready, Set, Save account. The match will be deposited automatically.

$10 per month for up to 18 months

Open a ScholarShare 529 college savings account for your child.

Special incentives are offered occasionally, for a limited time. Watch Home Run social media for details. Restrictions may apply.

Required documentation may vary and will be described with the Special Incentive announcement.

Amounts may vary and will be described with the Special Incentive announcement.

Participate in a non-STEAM summer enrichment program that is at least two weeks long.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation.

Participate in a summer enrichment program with a focus on science, technology, engineering, the arts or math (STEAM) that is at least two weeks long.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo verification of participation.

Volunteer for an approved organization or at an event.

Answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo of participant volunteering.

$25 per 10 volunteer hours, maximum of $50 per year

Volunteer at your child's school

Have your child's teacher/school or site administrator answer the questions on the activity claim form and upload photo of you volunteering.

$25 per 10 volunteer hours, maximum of $50 per year