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.

Meet our counselors and discover more about the program through this short video: View the Saddleback College CalWORKs video.

Spring Break Special Hours: March 16 – 20

Counselors will not be available during the week of Spring Break. Our department will be open on Monday 3/16 only with limited services, so please call ahead before coming to campus.

  • Monday 3/16: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Closed for staff meeting from 9 - 11:30 a.m.)
  • Tuesday 3/17 – Friday 3/20: CLOSED

Normal business hours will resume on Monday, March 23.

CalWORKs Support Services

  • Personal, academic, career and transfer counseling
  • Case Management
  • Priority Registration
  • Intake/Orientation
  • Advocacy
  • Workshops
  • Completion of Social Services documents
  • Educational grants (*if budget allows)

CalWORKs Work Study Program

The CalWORKs Work Study Program is designed for CalWORKs students attending Saddleback College and interested in working on-campus in order to gain employment experience. Income earned through the CalWORKs Work Study Program does not count against their county cash aid.

Benefits of CalWORKs Work Study

  • Professional and work experience for students
  • Increased involvement on campus
  • Convenience of working on campus
  • The student is paid $18  per hour
  • The flexibility of working around your class schedule
  • Counts as an allowable CalWORKs activity
  • Earnings do not count against your cash aid or food stamp

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