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Columbia College is committed to providing CalWORKs and TANF recipients with programs and services, through collaboration with our community partners, which assist them in reaching their goals and prepare them for careers that lead to self-sufficiency. We want to help you climb the ladder to success!

CalWORKs Services

Columbia College CalWORKs Program works in conjunction with local Departments of Social Service to provide the following direct student support services:

  • Priority Registration
  • Ongoing Career and Academic Counseling
  • Work-Study opportunities
  • Childcare Assistance and Referrals
  • Tutoring
  • Financial Aid Application Assistance
  • Textbook/Supply Voucher Assistance
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Referrals to Other Programs and Services

Program eligibility

To be eligible for the CalWORKs program students must:

  • Receive cash assistance in the form of TANF, for themselves, from one of the following counties: Amador, Calaveras,Tuolumne, Mariposa, Stanislaus. 
  • Enroll at Columbia College.

Once in the program, you can continue eligibility as long as you are receiving cash assistance (TANF) for yourself and you

  • Complete a FAFSA application each academic year (January 1st).