CalWORKs Program

Program Announcements

The CalWORKs Office will be closed on Monday May 12th, 2025 and will reopen on Tuesday May 13th, 2025.

Contact Us

Visit Us: Student Services Center (SSC) 238
Phone: 310-434-4082
Email:calworks@smc.edu

Remote Hours

Monday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

In-Person Hours

Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Friday: Remote Services Only

CalWORKs Program

The California Work Opportunities and Responsibilities to Kids Program (CalWORKs) at Santa Monica College works in collaboration with the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) and the Greater Avenues to Independence Program (GAIN) to assist students who receive CalWORKs as a means of public assistance. To be eligible for the CalWORKs program, students must currently receive cash aid/CalWORKs benefits for themselves and their dependent child/children.

Program services include:

Individual academic and career counseling
Coordination and advocacy with the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
Priority Enrollment
Work-study opportunities
Workshops
Referrals to campus and community resources

Program Requirements

Students must currently receive cash aid for themselves and their dependent child/children.
Please email CalWORKs@smc.edu to receive the CalWORKs application and to make an appointment to meet with the CalWORKs counselor.

Below you will find information on the different ways to connect with our CalWORKs Program Staff and Counselors

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General Questions (New and Prospective students)

Email to Request a Counseling Appointment (Continuing CalWORKs students)

Email calworks@smc.edu to book your next counseling appointment. Include:

Full name
SMC ID Number
Days/Times you are available
Reason for appointment

Use Corsair Connect to Book a Counseling Appointment (Available for Continuing CalWORKs students only)

Log in to Corsair Connect.
Locate the SMC Quick Link Section on the left-hand side.
Select Book a Counseling Appointment.
Select CalWORKs Program from the drop-down menu.
Select an available day/time that works for you.
Reserve your appointment.

New CalWORKs Students & GAIN Workers

New GAIN students or GAIN workers are required to make an appointment to have GAIN paperwork/contracts completed. We will not see a new student/participant without an appointment.
Call 310-434-4082 or email calworks@smc.edu to schedule an appointment.