RCC CalWORKs Program

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.

Contact Us 

Dr. Charles A. Kane Student Services and Administration Building 
       Second Floor Room 202 
Monday to Friday 8 am - 5 pm (Tuesday until 6pm)*
*Closed all major holidays 
Phone: (951) 222-8648
Email: CalWORKs@rcc.edu 

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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.
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Program Eligibility

Students must:

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

Your Success is Why We’re Here

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 

To assist in your success the county will provide services that may include: 

  • Childcare 
  • Transportation 
  • Textbook voucher 
  • Parking permit voucher 
  • Transportation fee voucher 

You may be asked to provide the county with a number of documents. All except the Student Educational Plan can be found on Webadvisor/MyPortal. These include: 

  • Student Educational Plan 
  • Class schedule 
  • Textbook list
  • Financial Aid award letter
  • Transportation fee 
  • Parking permit fee

How to Apply

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

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.

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

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. 

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. 

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

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
Katie.Lanning@rcc.edu
951-328-3701

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