Can I have a part time job and still qualify to get Cash Aid?

Question

Alright, so I am pregnant and I am already on Medi-Cal and Food Stamps. I haven't been able to get a job since I moved. I applied for FAFSA but only qulified for the BOG Waiver, and so I was going to go and apply for the EOPS program as well so that way my college would be totally paid for. In order to quaify I need to be on Cash Aid, which I was going to apply for it in May (that's when I'll be 7 months). Well the other day, my cousin offered me a job and I was wondering if I can take a part-time job and still get Cash Aid so that I can go to college?

Also, just to help, I'm 19 and live with my parents. Would it help to move out of their house?

Answer 1

In this moment, it may seem better to leave your parents house and get cash assistance but your resume is going to look weak and when you are ready for a job, your lack of experience can hurt you. I would always say work whenever you can! Get a job and keep it, the jobs are few and far between! You having a part time job will most likely not affect cash assistance but leaving your parents house with a  baby on the way and then school on top of that.. don't stress your self out!

Answer 2

It doesnt matter if you work now....they only want to know how much u made last year and if you didnt work then your good...... I work and make good money and i still qualified