There are two ways for CalWORKs students to receive CalWORKs money for textbooks or other required course material:

1. If you have money to purchase your textbooks and required supplies before classes start:

• Purchase your textbooks and required supplies with your own money
• Bring the receipt to the CalWORKs office to have a book or supply verification completed
• Take the verification to your case manager for reimbursement

2. If you are unable/unwilling to purchase your textbooks and required supplies with your own money:

• A book or supply verification for the required textbooks and supplies will be completed
• Take the verification to your case manager so you may receive a check for your textbooks and supplies

It is your responsibility to have the required books and supplies for each of your courses. Questions about textbooks or required supply reimbursements should be referred to the CalWORKs office at (661) 722-6326.

Note: The turn around time for checks from the GAIN office is approximately 5 to 10 working days based on the availability of checks.