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Location: SSC 126[map]
Phone: (949) 582-4207

Efren Rangel
CalWORKs Counselor
(949) 582- 4207

Kathy Lenney
CalWORKs Counselor
(949) 582-4207

CalWORKs Office Hours:
Monday .......8:00 am-4:00 pm
Tuesday........8:00 am-2:00pm
Wednesday...9:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday.......10:00 am-1:30pm
Friday...........10:00 am-12:00pm

CalWORKs is a welfare program that gives cash aid and services to eligible needy California families. The program serves every county in the state of California and is operated locally by county welfare departments (CDSS). At Saddleback College we are knowledgeable and provide CalWORKs students with academic, personal, career, and employment-related assistance. In addition to providing clear and consistent educational planning and counseling we also help students navigate the community college system and bridge them to other on-campus and off-campus services such as financial aid, work-study, job placement services or child care services.

Eligibility:

• be a TANF/CalWORKs recipient who is receiving cash aid.
• Develop a Welfare-to-Work (WTW) plan that refers the participant to the college for education and training with the South Orange County CalWORKs office.
• Must be in good standing with Social Services and the College he/she is attending.

Where to Begin:

1. Become a Saddleback College by Completing the Saddleback College online application.
2. Complete the Saddleback College CalWORKs Application Complete Application the last page needs to be completed by your case manager.
3. Talk to your case manager at Social Services about receiving a Welfare-to-Work Referral (41-05). Your Saddleback College CalWORKs counselor will complete the referral at your initial meeting.
4. Complete and submit a Board of Governors Fee Waiver to the Saddleback College financial aid office (SSC 106), and complete a Online Free Application for Federal Student Aid "FAFSA application."
5. Schedule an appointment to meet with the CalWORKs Counselor at Saddleback College. You can do this two ways either call to make an appointment at (949) 582-4620 or walk-in to the CalWORKs office at Saddleback College room SSC126 and make an appointment, it is critical that you identify yourself as a potential CalWORKs student to be scheduled with the right counselor.

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Students Responsibilities:

• competed a minimum of 32 hours of work activity, and/or education per week.
• Work with a Saddleback College CalWORKs counselor on a monthly basis.
• Complete monthly reports as required by the county, and meet with your Saddleback College CalWORKs counselor to track your progress towards your academic goals.
• Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A.

Tips for Academic Success:

• Set up a regular study schedule and stick to it.  Visit the Learning Assistance Program in the library for tutoring.
• See your Saddleback College CalWORKs counselor every semester.  Balancing work, school and parenting responsibilities can be challenging.  Your counselor can offer support, guidance and help with study skills.
• Register for classes early, by the priority registration date. 

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