CalWORKs
Welfare-To-Work Training
The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program is designed to assist families as they become financially self-sufficient.
CARE Program
You don’t need to go it alone. Let CARE help!
The Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education program offers a number of additional services for EOPS single parents who are receiving TANF cash aid assistance. This program was designed to promote self-sufficiency through education and training.
EOPS Services Offered
Counseling
Specialized counseling for EOPS students focuses on academic planning, career planning, and personal concerns. Services are designed to assist students in developing strategies that help them succeed in reaching their goals.
Financial Assistance
- Textbook assistance*
- Emergency loans*
- Direct student grants*
- IVC parking permits*
- ASIVC memberships*
- Transportation assistance*
*Dependent on available funding
EOPS Application and Process
Eligibility to submit an EOPS application requires the following steps FIRST:
- Complete the IVC application online at opencccapply.net to obtain Student ID number and appointment for registration.
Meet the HEARTS Team
- Email: IVCStudentEquity@ivc.edu
Phone: 949-451-5688
Erin Pollard | Manager, Student Equity Program
Tiffani Gamboa | HEARTS, Counselor | 949-451-5319 (Appointments)
Resources
Non-academic obstacles like hunger, child care, or housing needs shouldn't hold you back from your college career.
Student Primary Needs
This website provides a listing of off-campus community resources for services such as housing, child care, food resources, medical/dental, and mental health.
HEARTS Scholars Program
Join the HEARTS Scholars Program
LGBTQIA+ Safe Spaces at IVC
Irvine Valley College LGBTQIA+ Safe Space program aims to increase awareness of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersexed, and asexual/agender communities on campus, to support the college’s efforts to promote an accepting, supportive, and diverse learning environment, and to create a welcoming and tolerant environment for all members of the campus community.
LGBTQIA+ Resources
On Campus Resources
The LGBTQIA+ Liaison is a confidential resource for students, faculty, and classified professionals. Contact the liaison for access to resources, support, and community.