How to Join CalWORKs at College of the Desert​

Program Eligibility

  • Students receiving CalWORKs/TANF through a county welfare department who have dependent children and are enrolled or plan to enroll at College of the Desert may be eligible for the CalWORKs Program. The program is open to both single and two parent households, with no minimum unit requirement. Students may enroll in credit or noncredit courses.
  • To verify eligibility, submission of a current Verification of Benefits is required.   

To get started with the CalWORKs program, please email us at calworksinfo@collegeofthedesert.edu​ or call (760) 862-1343 to schedule an appointment with a CalWORKs counselor. 

 

Empowering Your Future: Join the CalWORKs Program Today!

Submit the CalWORKs Program Interest Form and a team member will contact applicants to guide them through the next steps, provide detailed program information, and schedule an appointment.