How to Join CalWORKs at College of the Desert​

CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids) is a State funded program designed to provide academic support for CalWORKs participants to succeed in both their educational and employment goals. 

If you are a CalWORKs/TANF recipient (parent(s) and child(ren) must be receiving cash assistance), and you want to join the CalWORKs program at College of the Desert, please contact us at calworksinfo@collegeofthedesert.edu​ or call us at (760) 862-1343 to schedule an appointment with a CalWORKs counselor. 

 

Eligibility Documents

On the day of your counseling appointment, you must provide the following documenation as proof of eligibility:​

• ​A current Verification of Benefits or Notice of Action

• Welfare to Work Plan (required for students participating in work study)