AB540 — Ca Dream Act Students in this statewide service program
Application period opens once a year during the Spring semester. For more information, please visit the webpage https://ShastaCollege.edu/CollegeCorps or contact staff directly by email at [email protected]. CalWORKs Student Services The Shasta College CalWORKs Student Services Program serves students who are referred from the Shasta, Tehama , or Trinity Counties Social Services’ CalWORKs Programs. Eligible students are those receiving the adult portion of cash aid. CalWORKs students receive one -on-one assistance with enrollment, registration, financial aid processes, specialized counseling services, and ongoing support while receiving the adult portion of cash aid. Supplemental support services for CalWORKs students may include books and s upplies not supported by their c ounty, gas cards, food cards, supplemental financial aid grants, and CalWORKs Work Study. CalWORKs Work Study is a resource for CalWORKs students to help meet their required welfare -to-work hours while going to school. Wages earned while enrolled in the CalWORKs Work Study program are considered financial aid therefore exempt from the student’s CalWORKs cash aid. In addition, the CalWORKs employment program provides assistance with job readiness, resume development and job search resources. Students who are receiving the adult portion of cash aid or are considering applying for cash aid can contact the Shasta College CalWORKs office for more information or email [email protected]. Co