CalWORKs

CalWORKs Program

CalWORKs

California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) is a state-funded cash aid program for low-income students with dependent children who receive county assistance (opens in a new tab). At San José City College, CalWORKs is lifting families out of poverty through education.

  • If you receive public assistance and are enrolled (or plan to enroll) at SJCC, you may be eligible. SJCC does not determine your eligibility. Your Santa Clara County Social Services Agency caseworker determines eligibility and sends a referral to our CalWORKs office.
  • To see if you qualify for services, complete the Santa Clara County benefits application (opens in a new tab).
  • Assistance completing college and FAFSA applications
  • Academic and career counseling
  • Priority registration
  • Transportation
  • Textbook stipend
  • Technology stipend
  • Supplies (uniforms, materials, etc.)
  • Child care
  • CalWORKs work-study
  • Referrals to community resources
About CalWORKs from the California Department of Social Services

Resources

You are not alone. There are many resources available to you.

Office Hours

Robert N. Chang Student Center, Room SC-216C
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

CalWORKs Contacts