Eligibility & Services

Eligibility requirements

To join CalWORKs at College of the Canyons, you must be referred to us from your local Welfare-to-Work county agency (GAIN). To qualify for the benefits of the GAIN Program, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a current recipient of TANF/Cash-aid benefits
• Have a child under the age of 18
• Have or be in the process of developing a Welfare-to-Work plan with your local DPSS Agency that refers you to college for education/training
• Be enrolled in at least one class at COC which meets your GAIN goal
• Be in good standing with CalWORKs
• If applicable, be approved by the county to receive Post Employment or Post-Time Limited Services

If you are NOT a current TANF recipient but feel you may be eligible, please contact our office to further assist you by calling us at (661) 362-3271, emailing calworks@canyons.edu

Services and support

• Priority registration
• Academic and career counseling
• Development of individualized Student Education Plan according to your educational/career goal
• Comprehensive case management
• Family focused events
• Personal development through a variety of workshops
• Facilitation of support services (i.e., child care, textbooks & supplies, etc.) from the Department of Public Social Services
• Work-Study opportunities
• Computer/study lab
• Free tutoring services
• Laptop lending library
• Textbook lending library
• Referrals

Services and benefits are subject to change.

Ready to get started? See how to join CalWORKs.