CalWORKs

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The CalWORKs program at the College of Marin works in partnership with the County of Marin Department of Health & Human Services to support students who are receiving CalWORKs (cash aid)/TANF, by providing the educational and support services that supports their success and entry, or re-entry into the workforce.


Eligibility

To receive services, students must:

  • Be a cash aid/ CalWORKs recipient 
  • Meet with a County Employment Development Counselor for the intake process
  • Be enrolled or in the process of enrolling in classes at College of Marin
  • Complete the College of Marin CalWORKs orientation

For more information on general eligibility and to apply online visit www.benefitscal.org

 

Services

Services may include:

  • School supplies
  • Parking permits
  • Transportation grants
  • Lunch vouchers
  • Gas cards
  • Priority registration
  • Customized workshops
  • Academic, career, and personal counseling
  • Work-study opportunities
  • Scholarships

 

How to Apply CalWORKs 

Step 1:

Tell your County eligibility worker that you want to attend College of Marin

Step 2:

Submit an application for admission to College of Marin

Step 4:

Meet with a County Employment Development Counselor to complete a Welfare-to-Work Plan

Step 6:

Attend a mandatory College of Marin CalWORKs orientation

 


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Certificate recipients posing at student support program event.
Left: EOPS&SSP Award Ceremony 2026; Right: EOPS Scholarship Award Ceremony 2024