CalWORKs

If you are a parent of a child that is 18 years old or younger and are receiving CalWORKs/GAIN benefits, please call us at (323) 953-4000 extension: 2599 to schedule your intake appointment.

Yes. Most college loans, grants, and work-study are “excluded income.” That means your cash aid should not be reduced because you receive financial aid.

Yes. You are still enrolled in CalWORKs. However, if you are considering dropping a course, then we highly recommend that you speak to a CalWORKs counselor before you do.

Yes. On-campus supervised study lab hours do count toward your weekly activity requirements. Your college CalWORKs counselor will inform you how many study hours are allowed, which depends on your class schedule.

Yes. The County must count work-study toward your hours. If your County case manager has informed you that work-study doesn’t count, please inform your college CalWORKs case manager immediately.

No. As long as the money that you earn is from CalWORKs Work-Study funds or Federal Work-Study funds, it does not count against your cash aid or food stamps.

Yes. AB 540 students are eligible to apply for CalWORKs.

If you have been diagnosed with a verifiable disability, the additional time you need counts toward your hours.