CalWORKs Student Resources
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Reaching out for assistance can make your college experience easier. CalWORKs students are encouraged to explore the resources, services and support groups available to you.
Support Groups
Parent Support Group
In this CalWORKs peer-led group, we address hardships, share celebratory milestones, discuss work-study job leads, share available resources, healthy meal planning, family/friendly activities, gardening tips, and more.
This support group is designed to provide student parents with a sense of belonging and community, create opportunities to build friendship, and grow your personal and parenting skills.
Meetings are held regularly throughout the academic terms. Find upcoming events on the CalWORKs event calendar.
College and Career Assistance
Employment
Financial Planning
Health, Wellness and Transportation
- Fulfill your basic needs, and access Monty's Market, a food pantry and clothing closet
- Healthcare at MVC
- Mental health resources
- Free RTA bus use with a paid transportation fee
School Materials
- Check out laptops, textbooks, and more at the MVC Library
- All MVC students receive a free subscription to Microsoft Office 365 while enrolled.
Time Management
If a student is taking 12 units then they can expect the following:
- In-class time: 12 hours per week (1 hour per unit)
- Homework time: +24 hour per week (2 - 3 hours per unit)
- Drive time: 2 hours
- Extracurricular activities: 2 hours
- Total time: +40 hours a week.
This is why it is very difficult to work 40+ hours a week AND take 12 units. It's like working two full time jobs! The following guidelines are recommended to determine your workload.
- If you work 40 hours per week, take no more than 6 units
- If you work 30 hours per week, take no more than 9 units
- If you work 20 hours per week, take no more than 12 units
- If you work 5 - 15 hours per week, take no more than 14 - 16 units.
