The mission of the CalWORKs program at Saddleback College is to provide support and guidance for CalWORKs student-parents so they can thrive in their academic journey.
For more information, please visit the EOPS Department page.
Extended Office Hours
Our office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following Fridays:
- Friday, August 21
- Friday, August 28
The CalWORKs program is housed in the EOPS Department and works closely with the CARE Program to serve eligible Parenting Scholar students.
Meet our counselors and discover more about the program through this short video: View the Saddleback College CalWORKs video.
CalWORKs Support Services
Services
- Personal, academic, career and transfer counseling
- Case Management
- Intake/Orientation
- Priority Registration
- Advocacy
- Workshops
- Completion of Social Services documents
- Educational grants (*if budget allows)
Benefits
- Collaboration with the EOPS/CARE program on parenting scholar events
- Cross-collaboration with other EOPS Dept. programs
- Academic counseling appointments where children are welcome (see counselor for details)
- Family-friendly events throughout the year
CalWORKs Work Study Program
The CalWORKs Work Study Program is designed for CalWORKs students attending Saddleback College who are interested in working on campus to gain employment experience. This is separate from Federal Work-Study; eligibility is based on your CalWORKs status, not your financial aid award. Through a partnership with the Career Resource Center, students receive training and are placed in positions across campus. Income earned through the CalWORKs Work Study Program does not count against your county cash aid.
Benefits of CalWORKs Work Study
- Professional and work experience for students
- Increased involvement on campus
- Convenience of working on campus
- Students are paid $18 per hour
- Flexibility of working around your class schedule
- Counts as an allowable CalWORKs activity
- Earnings do not count against your cash aid or food stamps