CalWORKs

CalWORKs at San Diego College of Continuing Education assists students in achieving self-sufficiency through education and career training opportunities. Students who receive cash aid are eligible for SDCCE’s CalWORKs Program. Case management support services include assigned coordinators and advocates, academic and career counseling, paid work study and career services, and assistance with reimbursement requests for education and work study costs (course supplies, mileage, textbooks, uniforms, transportation, testing fees, etc.). CalWORKs services are available for eligible students enrolled at any of SDCCE’s campuses or offsite locations.

Meet the CalWORKs Team!

San Diego College of Continuing Education’s CalWORKs team is here to support you. To find out more about CalWORKS at SDCCE, please visit our virtual lobby or email SDCECalWORKs@sdccd.edu.

CalWORKs Eligibility Requirements

• Must be receiving Cash Aid (CalWORKs)
• Two Parent or Single Parent households w/child(ren) under 18 years old
• Must be currently enrolled and attending class(es) at SDCCE
• In compliance with County CalWORKs program guidelines

CalWORKs Supportive Services

• Academic and career counseling
• Work Study Program
• Student success workshops
• Monthly attendance verification support (NOA 116)
• Individual Training Plans (ITP)
• CalWORKs break activities
• Resources and referrals
• Assistance with supportive services (i.e. transportation, textbooks; exam, certification, and licensing fees)

How to Enroll in SDCCE’s CalWORKs Program

Steps to Enroll:

1. APPLY FOR ADMISSION
   • You MUST have an email account to complete SDCCE’s application.
   • Apply online
2. Write down your CSID (Student Attendance no./ID) provided during the application process. Students must have this number.
3. Check your email for an invite to set up your portal and create your student account.
4. Take the Online Placement Assistance
   • ESL, GED, C.N.A. programs require a placement prior to enrollment.
   • Contact CalWORKs or Student Services Offices for more information.

     **If your program does not require placement assessments, proceed to Step 5

5. Register and attend class.
   • Register for Classes in your MySDCCD Portal.
6. Students must have an email to enroll in SDCCE’s CalWORKs Program. If you do not have an email, sign-up for a free gmail account here
7. Complete an Online CalWORKs Intake Application Below (Available in Multiple Languages)
   • CalWORKs Intake Application in English
   • Klike la a pou kreyòl ayisyen an/ CalWORKs Intake Application in Haitian Creole
   • Haga clic aquí para español/ CalWORKs Intake Application in Spanish
   • Cliquez ici pour le français/ CalWORKs Intake Application in French
   • Bonyeza hapa kwa Kiswahili/ CalWORKs Intake Application in Swahili
   • انقر هنا للغة العربية / CalWORKs Intake Application in Arabic
8. Schedule your SDCCE CalWORKs Program enrollment appointment through Cranium Cafe here.

CalWORKs Work Study Program

For more information on SDCE’s CalWORKs Work Study Program, please click here or contact our CalWORKs Job development Specialist, Rita Shamoon at (619) 800-3697 or  rshamoon@sdccd.edu

Need Online help?

SDCCE CalWORKs Weekly Zoom Drop-in every Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00am and 1:00 to 3:00pm.

Join on Zoom every Monday and Wednesday

Schedule a CalWORKs Appointment

CalWORKs appointments are available by phone, text, email, or zoom.

Cranium Café Appointments

• Visit SDCCE’s CalWORKs virtual lobby here to schedule an interactive, real-time appointment with your Intake Coordinator or Counselor.

Phone or Text Appointments

• Call or text (619) 800-5317 or (619) 800-4472
• Provide your CSID and/or CalWORKs case number

Zoom Appointments

• Email SDCECalWORKs@sdccd.edu or call or text (619) 800-5317 or (619) 800-4472 to schedule an appointment with your CalWORKs Intake Coordinator or Counselor
• Provide your CSID and/or CalWORKs case number

Email Appointments

• Request an appointment at SDCECalWORKs@sdccd.edu. Please include the following information:
  • Full Name
  • CSID number (Student ID Number)
  • CalWORKs case number
  • Reason for the appointment
  • Preferred appointment method (email, phone call, or Zoom)
  • Contact email and phone number
  • A CalWORKs staff member will contact students to schedule an appointment
  • A confirmation email will be sent

How to Log in to Zoom

• Sign up for a free ZOOM account. Check out this Zoom video tutorial.
• Video: Zoom instructions in Arabic, Swahili, Chaldean, Farsi, Kurdish and Spanish
• Zoom instructions in Portuguese
• Zoom instructions in Mandarin
• Video: How to join Zoom on Mobile Device
• Video: How to join Zoom on Computer or Laptop

How to log-in to Canvas

• If you are taking an ESL (English as a Second Language) class, please view this tutorial: Study Online-Where is my English Class?
• If you are taking any other classes, please view this tutorial: Canvas Tutorial

More Tutorial Videos

• SDCCE VESL YouTube Channel
• How to complete the 116 Monthly Attendance Form in Haitian Creole

CalWORKs Work Study Program

For more information on SDCE’s CalWORKs Work Study Program, please click here or contact our CalWORKs Job development Specialist, Rita Shamoon, at (619) 800-3697 or email at rshamoon@sdccd.edu.

Important Documents and Forms

Instructions for Filling out SDCCE CalWORKs PDF Forms

1. DOWNLOAD the PDF form and open it in ADOBE ACROBAT (NOT in Internet Browser). If you need Adobe Acrobat, you may download it from https://get.adobe.com/reader/.
2. Fill out the form with all required information.

Ready to Submit?

1. Click “SUBMIT” on PDF form
2. Select “EMAIL” and click “CONTINUE”
3. An email box will pop up with the form attached. Make sure to click the send button!
4. Our office will process received forms and call within a week to set up an appointment or orientation as applicable.

Please call 619-800-4472 or 619-800-5371 or email the CalWORKs team at SDCECalWORKs@sdccd.edu or visit our virtual lobby here.

• CalWORKs Flyer
• CalWORKs Intake Application (English)
• CalWORKs Intake Application (Spanish)
• CalWORKs Intake Application (French)
• CalWORKs Intake Application (Swahili)
• CalWORKs Student Agreement Form (English)
• CalWORKs Student Agreement Form (Spanish)
• Monthly Attendance Form (English)
• Monthly Attendance Form (Spanish)
• Monthly Attendance Form (Vietnamese)
• Monthly Attendance Form (Arabic)
• Monthly Mileage Report (Reimbursement)

Resources

• SDCCE CalWORKs Virtual Lobby
• Rising to Success Resource Guide
• LiveWell San Diego
• 211SanDiego
• SDCEats!
• Apply for cash aid
• Public Consulting Group (PCG)
• CalWORKs Program Guide
• Legal Aid Society of San Diego

For Assistance in applying for or questions on Cash Aid, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, or EBT, please call San Diego Health and Human Services Agency’s Family Resource Center at (866) 262-9881.