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, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 8 am - 5 pm | Tuesday from 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
How to Apply
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)
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.
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.
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 Calendar
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.
CalWORKs Staff Contact Information
Helpful Links
- Riverside County Department of Public Social Services CalWORKs
- Riverside County Office of Education - Assistance to Pay for Child Care
- BenefitsCal Access to Benefits
- RCC Tutorial Services
- RCC Relief and Assistance Programs
- RCC Math Learning Center
- RCC Student-Parent Club
- RCC Student Technology Support
- SB 1232: CalWORKs Postsecondary Education
- SB 768 Requirements Of The California Work Opportunity And Responsibility Of Kids