How to Join CalWORKs at College of the Desert​

The CalWORKs program at College of the Desert supports parenting students who are enrolled at COD and receiving public assistance. We provide a variety of services aimed at helping students attain self-sufficiency and academic achievement.

Program Eligibility

• Parent(s) and child must be a CalWORKs/TANF recipient 
• Two-parent or single parent households
• No unit minimum - students can take credit or non-credit courses

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. 

 

Eligibility Documentation

At your counseling appointment, you must provide the following documenation as proof of eligibility:​

• ​A current Verification of Benefits or Notice of Action

• Welfare to Work Plan (required for students participating in work study)