CalWORKs

The college’s CalWORKs program offers an array of supportive services designed to assist students in obtaining the educational level they require to transition off of cash assistance and ultimately achieve long-term self-sufficiency:

• Intake and Assessment for new students
• Student Orientation
• Coordination with the Department of Social Services
• Academic Counseling for both credit and noncredit programs
• Career Research and Advising
• CalWORKs Work-Study Opportunities
• Referrals to on-campus and community resources
• Financial Aid application assistance
• Free On-campus Tutoring Services
• On-campus Childcare referrals
• Student computer lab
• Laptop Lending Program
• School Supplies
• Emergency Transportation Assistance

The Allan Hancock College CalWORKs Work-Study Program provides CalWORKs students with on-campus work opportunities in order to develop and/or strengthen workplace skills while completing their educational goals. With the help of our campus employers, students may gain skills which will allow them to enter the workforce with the confidence that is needed to achieve career satisfaction and economic self-sufficiency. Work-Study is a time-limited program and allows students to earn money that will not be deducted from their monthly cash aid.

To be eligible for the Work-Study Program, a student must:

• Be enrolled in AHC and be in good standing with the college
• Be receiving the adult portion of cash aid and provide proof of cash aid from the County
• Be participating in the County’s Welfare-to-Work Program
• Be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units in the Fall or Spring semester for credit classes (6 hours for noncredit)
• Be enrolled in a minimum of (1) units if being considered for in the Summer semester
• Have a minimum (2.0) G.P.A. in the semester that the student is being considered for Work-Study

To remain eligible for the Work-Study Program, a student must:

• Submit proof of cash aid for each new semester
• Maintain the minimum (6) units/hours each Spring and Fall semester and 1 units each Summer semester
• Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. for each semester
• Meet with a CalWORKs Counselor, Coordinator or Specialist each semester
• Maintain contact with Work-Study Coordinator as needed

Students interested in Work-Study should contact the CalWORKs Coordinator or Specialist at AHC  (1-805-922-6966 x3214) or their Caseworker at the County office.