Services & Benefits
The California Work Opportunities and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Program provides
educational assistance to Mt. SAC students who receive cash aid through TANF. The
program assists students in entering the workforce at the highest level possible,
and in developing a personal career ladder leading to increased self-sufficiency and
individual growth. CalWORKs services and benefits helps student-parents to achieve
their goals.
Counselors
Specialized Counseling Services
- Specialized Counseling Services
- Student Educational Plan
- Academic, Career and Personal
- Progress Reports
Program Specialists
Specialized Case Management Services
- County Contract
- Hourly Plan
- Ancillary
- Advocacy
- Work Study
Proof of Aid Due Dates
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Accepted the First Day of Spring Registration
- Eligible for Spring semesters
- Eligible for Summer intersessions
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Accepted the First Day of Fall Registration
- Eligible for Fall semesters
- Eligible for Winter intersessions
The Verification of Benefits form can be obtained in your BenefitsCal Portal or contact your Cash Aid worker.
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. - Click the file to open.
* Contact your Program Specialist if you have issues obtaining your Proof of Aid.
Important Monthly Attendance Reminder
| 10th of the Month | Start of the Month | 5th of the Month |
|---|---|---|
| LA County | Orange County | San Bernardino County |
| No appointment needed, please email/text your program specialist | A scheduled appointment with the counselor is needed at the beginning of the month | No appointment needed, please email/text your program specialist |
* If you need assistance completing your form, contact your program specialist.
