The mission of the CalWORKs program at Saddleback College is to provide support and guidance for CalWORKs student-parents so they can thrive in their academic journey.

Meet our counselors and discover more about the program through this short video: View the Saddleback College CalWORKs video.

Thanksgiving Holiday

Saddleback College will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Full services will resume on Monday, December 2nd starting at 8 a.m.

CalWORKs Support Services

  • Personal, academic, career and transfer counseling
  • Case Management
  • Priority Registration
  • Intake/Orientation
  • Advocacy
  • Workshops
  • Completion of Social Services documents
  • Educational grants (*if budget allows)

CalWORKs Work Study Program

The CalWORKs Work Study Program is designed for CalWORKs students attending Saddleback College and interested in working on-campus in order to gain employment experience. Income earned through the CalWORKs Work Study Program does not count against their county cash aid.

Benefits of CalWORKs Work Study

  • Professional and work experience for students
  • Increased involvement on campus
  • Convenience of working on campus
  • The student is paid $18  per hour
  • The flexibility of working around your class schedule
  • Counts as an allowable CalWORKs activity
  • Earnings do not count against your cash aid or food stamp

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