Q: What is CalWORKs?
A: CalWORKs is a program developed to support students who receive public assistance (cash aid) while they are attending Chaffey College. We will assist you in identifying and achieving your educational and career goals.
Q: How can the program help me?
A: CalWORKs was developed to help move individuals from welfare to self-sufficiency through education and training opportunities. Supportive services may include:
- Educational counseling
- Limited personal counseling/referrals
- Career Counseling
- Priority Registration
- Work study employment on and off campus
- Resume assistance
- Child care
- Tutoring
- Workshops and seminars for personal and professional development
- Complete mandated county verifications of your educational activity
- Advocacy for your continued education and success
- General Support and information
Q: How do I qualify?
A: You must be receiving CalWORKs (cash aid, formerly AFDC) and enroll in an approved program leading to gainful employment. Additionally, we require two counseling appointments per semester with a CalWORKs counselor. During these appointments, we will complete required county documentation and check your academic progress.
Q: How is CalWORKs Work-Study different from Federal Work-Study?
A: Both CalWORKs Work-Study and Federal Work-Study are available to the CalWORKs student. Federal Work-Study occurs on campus and is usually a student clerk position with a maximum of 19 hours per week. These positions usually end at the end of the semester or until the Federal Work-Study award is exhausted. You must qualify for Federal Financial Aid to participate in Federal Work Study.
CalWORKs Work-Study can also occur on campus, but primarily are off-campus with an area employer. Every attempt is made to place the student in a position that relates to his/her major. To be eligible, students must have a 2.5 G.P.A. in the preceding semester and must enroll in at least 9 units Fall/Spring Semesters and 0.5 units for Summer Semester. CalWORKs Work-Study positions are not limited to 19 hours per week, but students need permission from the Director to exceed 20 hours per week.
Both programs require students to maintain a 2.00 Grade Point Average and satisfactory progress (adhering to educational plan).
Q: How do I obtain the services offered through this program?
A: Call the appointment desk at (909) 652-6049 to make an appointment with a CalWORKs Counselor.
Q: Where is CalWORKs located?
A: OFFICE LOCATIONS :
Fontana Center 16855 Merrill Avenue Fontana, CA 92335
Chino Center 13106 Central Avenue Chino, CA 91701
Chaffey College ERC 9650 9th Street Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
Rancho Campus 5885 Haven Avenue AD-190 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
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