Parenting Scholars
Parenting Scholars, also known as SRJC CalWORKs, supports parenting students who are receiving CalWORKs cash aid benefits through their county. Our team is here to help you navigate college while balancing school, work, and family responsibilities.
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Interested in joining Parenting Scholars?
Students may be eligible if they are parenting students receiving cash aid benefits through the county. Contact our team to learn more about eligibility, services, and how to get started.
Program Requirements
To remain in good standing with Parenting Scholars (CalWORKs), students are expected to meet the following requirements each semester:
- Meet with a Parenting Scholars counselor at least once each semester by the required deadline. (See important deadline below)
- Follow your Student Educational Plan (SEP) and notify a Parenting Scholars counselor if you make changes to your classes, units, major, or educational goal.
- Maintain good academic standing and make satisfactory progress toward your educational goal. Please click HERE for more information.
- Remain enrolled in classes each semester you are receiving CalWORKs County services.
- Maintain good standing with your County CalWORKs program and provide SRJC with a current county referral each semester, as applicable.
- Remain eligible for CalWORKs cash aid and notify the SRJC Parenting Scholars office if your eligibility changes.
What if I don't meet the requirements?
Students who do not complete the required counselor contact or enrollment requirements during a fall or spring semester may be placed on Extension Status.
Students on Extension Status must meet with a CalWORKs counselor and regain good standing for two consecutive semesters.
If good standing is not regained within the two-semester Extension period, the student will be exited from active participation in SRJC CalWORKs for one semester. Students may return the following semester with a current county referral and by completing the program's return requirements.
Students may appeal an ineligibility decision to the CalWORKs Director with supporting documentation.
Services & Benefits
Parenting Scholars students have access to specialized support designed to help them succeed at SRJC while balancing school, work, and family responsibilities.
- Academic counseling and educational planning
- Individual advising and ongoing student support
- Priority registration, when eligible
- Assistance navigating CalWORKs requirements and county services
- On-campus CalWORKs Work Study opportunities
- Workshops, events, and professional development opportunities
- Connections to campus and community resources for student parents
Available services and benefits may vary depending on student eligibility and funding.
Important Deadlines
Fall 2026 Counselor Contact Deadline
All Parenting Scholars (CalWORKs) students must meet with a Parenting Scholars academic counselor by November 19, 2026 to complete their required Fall semester counselor contact.
We encourage students to schedule their appointment early to ensure they meet the semester requirement.
