CalWORKs

The Cuesta College CalWORKs program is here to help you with personalized support, resources, and opportunities to gain valuable education and work experience. Let us guide you on your path to self-sufficiency and success. 

CalWORKs Eligibility

To qualify for CalWORKS services, you must meet the following criteria:

The participant/student and at least one dependent must be currently receiving cash aid (CalWORKs/TANF) and/or receiving Supportive Services or CalWORKs special needs from the Department of Social Services (DSS). Students may be receiving cash-aid and expecting a child or receiving cash aid with a child receiving SSI, AND

Enrolled or planning to enroll in Cuesta College classes for the current or following semester, AND

Determined School to be as a component of your Welfare-to-Work (WTW) Plan, Self-Initiated Participant (SIP) Plan, or WTW Compliance Plan.
Cal-Learn participant attending college as part of your Cal-Learn activities, may also be eligible to qualify for CalWORKs services through the CalWORKs Program.