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CalWORKs Student Procedures

 

Intake Paperwork

Intake paperwork is required every academic year. 

 

Go to the Forms tab to download them.  Save the individual forms and email them to us at cuyamaca.calworks@gcccd.edu. 

 

Financial Aid (FAFSA)

In order to receive financial aid, you must fill out the FAFSA every year starting on October 1.  Click here  to go to the Financial Aid webpage where you can find more information.  

 

New Student Orientation

The New Student Orientation is where you learn about the CalWORKs Program at Cuyamaca, procedures, services, academic planning, work study, and other important information.  This is required for every new student and you only have to do it once.  If you do not do the orientation, you will lose priority enrollment.

 

  • Students are able to learn more about our program and services at our student orientation. At the orientation, students will also learn about academic planning, work-study opportunities, and community resources.
  • Student orientations are required for all new students. Students are expected to attend only one orientation for the entire duration of their participation in the program. If a student is unable to attend orientation, eligibility for priority enrollment will be jeopardized and possibly not offered. We encourage all students to attend their orientation and communicate with our team if any changes in their orientated are warranted. 

 

We are not doing in-person orientations at this time due to COVID-19.  We have created a video in Canvas for you to view either in English or in Arabic.  We will be notified once you complete the video and then we will update our records that you've done so.

 

Orientation Link for English Speaking Students: https://gcccd.instructure.com/enroll/8WKRRA

 

Orientation Link for Arabic Speaking Students: https://gcccd.instructure.com/enroll/KGHEKA 

 

Individual Training Plan (ITP)/Semester Education Plan (SEP)

For every semester you are enrolled, it is required for you to meet with a counselor to prepare your ITP. 

  • This plan lists the approved courses per your educational objective and the hours for classes, labs, and study time. 
  • The ITP is required by the County of San Diego.  It is the authorizing document for you to receive Welfare-to-Work activity hours, required books and materials, childcare, transportation, and other supportive services. 
  • There must be an employable major and/or educational goal listed. 

 

Call the office at 619-660-4340 and a staff member will contact you to schedule the appointment.  Or you can send us an email at cuyamaca.calworks@gcccd.edu and someone will contact you to schedule.

 

Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP)

Comprehensive Education Plans are done to provide a road map to help you get to your educational goal.  It will show the classes that you need to take to complete an associate degree, certificate, or transfer to a university for a bachelor's degree. 

  • A CEP is required for each student.  You will meet with a counselor to work on this together. 
  • If your educational goal changes, you'll need to get a new CEP.  You will be contacted when it is time to do a first or an updated plan to schedule a counseling appointment.  An exempt student cannot receive supportive services unless there is a CEP on file.

 

Student Supplies 

Students can stop our office the beginning of each semester to receive supplies once they have completed their ITP with their counselor. No appointment is needed. 

 

Hours Verification 116 Form

You are required to turn in your activity hours monthly using the 116 form by the 5th of the month to your worker at PCG/Equus.  

 

The 116 form is available on our forms page.  Click here to go to the Forms tab to download it and It's available in English and Arabic.