RCC CalWORKs Program

Helping Elevate Families in Need

RCC CalWORKs Program

CalWORKs is committed to helping eligible families with supportive services, through collaboration with our community partners, to prepare them to pursue personal, academic, and career goals. Our CalWORKs staff is available to assist students by providing valuable services and resources needed to find success in school and in the workplace.

Our staff is dedicated to assist you with your academic and career goals. As a participant of the CalWORKs program you will benefit from:

Priority registration
Career and academic counseling
School Supplies
Gas cards
Work Study opportunities
Verification of attendance
Assistance with county requirements
Commencement cap and gown

Contact Us

Location: Dr. Charles A. Kane Student Services and Administration Building Second Floor Room 202
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8 am - 6 pm _{*Closed all major holidays}
Phone: (951) 222-8648
Email: CalWORKs@rcc.edu

Program Eligibility

Students must:

Be a TANF/CalWORKs recipient
Receive cash assistance for yourselves and your child(ren)
Have a minor dependent

Step 1: Apply to RCC

You can become an RCC student online, follow the instructions for:

First-time College Student
Transfer Student (have attended classes at other colleges/universities)
Returning Student (former RCC Student)
Veteran
Extended Learning (non-credit trade education)

Step 2: Setup Your Online Student Access

As a student at RCC, you will get notifications, register for classes, see charges and generate necessary paperwork through WebAdvisor and MyPortal. Once you are accepted an email will be sent to you with instructions.

Step 3: Apply for Financial Aid

Apply for Financial Aid on our website — you’ll find the information you need to know and a link to the FAFSA financial aid application. Don’t forget to use school code 001270.

FINANCIAL AID

Step 4: Apply to CalWORKs

Come into our office, Dr. Charles A. Kane Student Services and Administration Building, Room 202, and complete the CalWORKs application and County Consent for Release form. Please find forms below.

Remember to bring in one of the following current documents to verify you are receiving cash assistance:
Notice of Action
Welfare to Work contract
Verification of Benefits

*You may email these items to CalWORKs@rcc.edu or bring them to the RCC CalWORKS office.

Step 5: Make a Counseling Appointment

Make an appointment to meet with a CalWORKs academic counselor to receive career guidance, develop your Student Educational Plan, and assist with course selection.

Make an Appointment

You may also call 951-222-8648 or stop by the CalWORKS office located on the second floor of the Charles A. Kane Student Services and Administration Building.

Step 6: Register for Classes

Log into your MyPortal, Webadvisor, or EduNav account and select the required courses that are listed on your Student Education Plan.

RCC Upcoming CalWORKs Workshops

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CalWORKs students are eligible to earn one $25 gift card per semester for attending a workshop and by completing the Workshop Attendance Verification Form (request form through the CalWORKs office). Students must be enrolled and have a current form of cash aid verification on file.

Calendar Details

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CalWORKs Staff Contact Information

Anne Lenox
CalWORKs Counselor/Coordinator
anne.lenox@rcc.edu
951-222-8964

Sahib Sattar
CalWORKs Counselor
sahib.sattar@rcc.edu
951-222-8967

Carol Wohlk
CalWORKs Specialist
carol.wohlk@rcc.edu
951-222-8198

Katie Lanning
Administrative Assistant II
Adjunct Counselor
Katie.Lanning@rcc.edu
951-328-3701

RCC CalWORKs Program

Helping Elevate Families in Need