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How to Apply

To access services offered by the Mt. SAC CalWORKs program, you must be currently receiving county TANF/CalWORKs (cash aid) for yourself and at least one minor dependent (child under the age of 18).

Interested students must complete the following 5 steps to be fully admitted and onboarded to the Mt. SAC CalWORKs program.  
Learn how to apply below:  

    • 1 Submit a Verification of Benefits (VOB) to Verify Eligibility

      Instructions on how to access your Verification of Benefits (VOB) 

      The Verification of Benefits form can be obtained in your BenefitsCal Portal or contact your Cash Aid worker.

       BenefitsCal

      A verification of benefits is available within BenefitsCal, if you have linked your case  to your account. 

      • From the dashboard, find “Your Applications and Cases.” 
      • Click the button to “View Case Details.” 
      • The page will have details for each program. Scroll down to click the link “download your benefits verifications.” 
      • “Release of Information will open,  
      • click the button “Create Notice.” A benefits verification PDF will download to your computer. 
      • Click the file to open and save the PDF file. 
      • ***In your email, please include your name, student ID#, and phone# **** 

      * Contact the Mt. SAC CalWORKs office at 909-274-4755 if you have issues obtaining your Verification of Benefits. 

      Note: You will be expected to submit an update Verification of Benefits (VOB) every January and July.  

       

    • 2Complete the online Mt. SAC CalWORKs Program Application

      You must submit a Verification of Benefits (VOB) before completing the program application to verify your eligibility.  

      To access the CalWORKs Online Application form in Etrieve, follow the directions below. 

      All applicants must have a valid Mt. SAC student ID number before filling out forms. If you do not have a student ID number, please contact the admissions office at (909) 274-4415 for assistance.  

      • Login to Etrieve using your student portal username and password:  

      Mt. SAC CalWORKs Online Application 

      • Complete and submit all six (6) application sections. 
      • Must complete ALL "required" questions. 
      • Must click the "submit" button after filling out each application page. 
      • Once you submit your completed application, email the Mt SAC CalWORKs office at calworks@mtsac.edu to let us know your application is completed and request an overview appointment.  
    • 3Complete a Program Overview Appointment

      Meet with a Programs Specialist to review all program services, policies, and  student expectations and requirements. 

    • 4Meet with a CalWORKs Counselor 

      Meet with a CalWORKs counselor to complete a comprehensive Educational Plan  that will guide you to attain your academic goals at Mt. SAC.  

      Note: You will be expected to meet with the counselor at least once a semester. 

    • 5Complete and Ancillary Appointment

      Meet with a Program Specialist to complete your Supportive Services/Ancillary  requests to submit to the county for funding for your books, fees, transportation,  etc. 

      Note: You will be expected to meet with the Program Specialist at least once a  semester for case management & support.