CalWORKs Program Services
Services:
- Academic counseling
- Priority Registration
- Personal and professional development workshops
- Semester start up Gas Card and educational supplies
- Assistance with college-related fees (e.g., student representation fee, college services fee, etc.)
- Transportation support (e.g., transportation fee, etc.)
Financial Support Provided by CalWORKs for Fall 2025
|
Start-up Gas Card |
$25* |
|---|---|
|
Direct Aid |
$50* |
|
Activity Incentive for additional Direct Aid |
$25* |
|
College Service fee |
$8 |
|
Technology fee |
$8 |
|
Student Representation fee |
$2 |
|
Transportation fee |
$8 or $9 ($8 if registered in less than 6 units, $9 if registered in 6 units or more) |
|
Phi Theta Kappa (for eligible students) |
$85 |
|
Psi Beta (for eligible students) |
$50 |
* Benefit amounts contingent upon available program funds 鈥傗��
CalWORKs does not cover the Health Fee.
CalWORKs will not be providing Parking Permits for Fall 2025.
Requirements for the Direct Aid Grant:
Onboarding:
- Registration into classes
- Complete the Fall 2025 Intake or Update Form
- Submit Verification of Benefits
Counseling Appointments:
- Complete CalWORKs Fall 2025 Paperwork Appointment with a CalWORKs Counselor and Release Forms
- Complete mid-term Progress Review Appointment with a CalWORKs Counselor
Activity Incentive: To qualify for an additional $25 on Direct Aid check, students can complete one of the following activities:
- Attend one Workshop from either: CalWORKs, CARE, CalWORKs/CARE Collaborative, Success Center, Career Center, Social Wellness & Behavioral Support or EOPS
- Attend one 30 minutes or more Tutoring Session at the Success Center
When are Benefits Distributed?
Start-Up Gas Card and Educational Supplies Support
Students have access to Start Up benefits upon completion of:
- Registration into classes
- Submission of Verification of Benefits
- Completing the current semester Intake or Update form
- Semester Paperwork appointment with a CalWORKs Counselor
Student Fees
Paid or reimbursed by early January 2026 (subject to change)
Direct Aid Grant
Distributed in phases between mid November 2025 and mid December 2025, contingent on requirement completion. This timeframe of delivery is subject to change.
All services are subject to the availability of program funding.
