ONLINE ORIENTATION
CalWORKs
Education That
Works!
California
Community
Colleges
Welcome!
Welcome to the Coastline College CalWORKs
Program. We have dedicated staff and counselors
who want to assist you in getting the guidance and
resources needed to meet your educational/career
goal.
Enjoy your educational experience at Coastline
College and we look forward to helping you through
this experience.
Who Does the CalWORKs Program Serve?
The Program provides specialized support services for
economically disadvantaged parents who are receiving
CalWORKs TANF/GAIN benefits
CalWORKs Program Office
Location:
Coastline Community College
Fourth Floor
11460 Warner Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 714-546-7600 x16587
Fax: 714-431-3603
Purpose
This online orientation was created to guide students
through the basic information and guidelines regarding the
CalWORKs program and general Coastline College
information, rules and regulations
CalWORKs Orientation Topics
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Program Requirements
Program Guidelines
Required Forms
General College Information
Rules and Regulations
Eligibility/Criteria
1. Prospective CalWORKs students must be receiving
cash aid benefits (welfare) for themselves and at least
one eligible dependent child through social services.
2. Student must bring in current welfare verification as of
the month he/she enters the Coastline College
CalWORKs Program
* If children are only receiving cash aid, the student
will not qualify for the program
Note: SSI, Disability, Workman’s Comp, Food Stamps and
Medi-Cal are NOT considered cash aid.
CalWORKs Services
• Intake Counseling
• Individualized Academic, Career and Personal
Counseling
• Advocacy on students behalf with county case workers
• Provide information regarding special programs on
campus such as: Financial Aid, EOPS/CARE, Disabled
Student Programs and Services etc.
• Career Assessment
• Transportation – Gas vouchers/bus passes
• School supplies
• Referrals to Outside Resources/Programs as necessary
Child Care
All CalWORKs students/participants in need of child
care must begin the application process for County
child care assistance with their case worker/social
worker as soon as possible
Program Planning Sessions
Each semester students must attend a
program planning session with a
CalWORKs counselor.
The Sessions are designed to assist students
to stay on track to accomplish their
educational/career goals.
During the planning session the student and
counselor will complete an Educational
Plan outlining the courses they will be
taking for that current semester.
Benefits of Completing an Educational
Plan with a CalWORKs Counselor
Assists students to meet the educational criteria
necessary to maintain their CalWORKs program
eligibility.
Students who attend a program planning session
prior to the beginning of the semester will receive
CalWORKs priority registration
To maintain priority Registration all CalWORKs
students must have:
Completed English and Math assessments
Completed online orientation have an Educational
Plan on file
Be in good academic standing
Supporting Documentation for
Attendance Progress Reports
Student must print and submit a current copy of his/her
web schedule bill as of the date he/she is submitting the
attendance.
CalWORKs staff will verify that the students current
web schedule bill matches his/her Educational Plan. If
the documents do not match, the student must meet
with the CalWORKs program counselor to update and
approve his/her Educational Plan.
The report is forwarded to appropriate counselor/staff
for completion and then faxed or emailed to the
students case worker. The original document is kept in
the students file.
General College Information
Placement Testing
All students who plan to attend Math and
English classes must take an assessment test
before they can register for these courses
CalWORKs students must have assessments
completed to participate in CalWORKs
priority registration
To find out how to schedule an assessment
appointment, please click on the link below:
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Additional Campus Resources
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EOPS/CARE
Financial Aid
DSPS
Transfer Center
Career Center
Learning Resource Center
Student Activities
Student Policies & Regulations
Students must follow all Coastline College policies,
guidelines and code of conduct as outlined in the
college catalog while attending courses at Coastline
College.
Students also have the right to address concerns that
may arise on campus.
For more information, click on the link below and
go to pages (133-142) Policies and Regulations
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Checklist
Student must make an appointment to see a CalWORKs
counselor to complete a counseling appointment.
Student must submit an admissions application to
Coastline College which can be completed online at the
following link:
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Student must also take a Math & English placement tests
Students must bring in transcripts from any other
colleges/universities attended
Student must complete this CalWORKs Online
Orientation prior to his/her counseling appointment
Student must bring in current welfare verification
We hope this orientation has
helped you in preparing to
become a CalWORKs
student at Coastline College