California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) is designed to provide academic support to current CalWORKs or TANF Cash Aid recipients to help you move forward in both your education and employment goals.
1st Tier Priority Registration
You will register for classes one day before the general student population and other priority groups.
A Dedicated CalWORKs Counselor
They will develop an educational plan that’s in accordance with your Welfare-to-Work plan. Our counselor also acts as a liaison between Hartnell College and your’ county of residence.
Advanced Payment for Your Required Course Materials
You will receive $500 (full-time students) or $250 (part-time students) to pay for course materials. You may also request reimbursement if your materials cost more than what you receive.
Lending Library
You can borrow textbooks, Chromebooks, and calculators for free through our office’s Lending Library.
Other Supportive Services
Other supportive services include workshops and events, free printing at the CalWORKs office, free scantrons, and school supplies.
Am I Eligible for CalWORKs?
To be eligible for CalWORKs, you must meet the following requirements:
Apply to CalWORKs
Ready to become a CalWORKs participant? Learn more about the steps to complete the process to apply.
Contact Us
Explore More Support at Hartnell
At Hartnell, we offer many different support programs and services designed to a wide variety of needs. As a CalWORKs student, you may also be eligible for more support. Or, if CalWORKs isn’t right for you, you may be able to find support in one of our other programs.