What is the San Francisco Student Parent Scholar Program?

The SF Student Parent Scholar Program is designed to assist CalWORKs college students who have been sanctioned due to inability to fulfill the 32/35-hour core/non-core Welfare to Work activity requirement, or have reached the end of the 60-month time limit on cash aid. This program allows the student to continue her/his college education without a loss of income by replacing the sanctioned benefits with a financial aid grant. The program is funded by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and Department of Human Services and administered by LIFETIME.

If you answer yes to all of the following questions, you may be eligible for the program.

• Are you a San Francisco resident?
• Are you and/or your children receiving cash aid?
• Will you or have you been sanctioned because of the 60-month time limit?
• Will you or have you been sanctioned due to inability to fulfill your 32/35-hour core/non-core Welfare to Work activity requirements?
• Are you attending an accredited college/university at least 75% time (9 units) in a degree program with a minimum GPA of 2.0? (If you have a documented learning disability, the minimum unit requirement is adjusted.)

How do I sign up for the SF Student Parent Scholar Program?

To enroll in the SF Student Parent Scholar Program, contact your county Employment Specialist. You may also contact LIFETIME directly at (888) 404-7726 or
(510) 452-5192.