Guaranteed Income Program (GIP)

The Compton College Guaranteed Income Program provides eligible CalWORKs and CARE students $500 a month for six months (three months in fall and three months in spring). As the first Guaranteed Income Program offered in higher education, Compton College intends to empower the CalWORKs and CARE student population by reducing their financial stressors and increase their autonomy in having the ability to choose their education. Funds awarded do not count against your cash aid. Student eligibility is reviewed on a first come first served basis. 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Identify Compton College as your primary educational institution while in the program 
• Be eligible for the CalWORKs or CARE Program
• Be registered in a minimum of 3 units during program participation
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 throughout program participation
• Have an updated comprehensive educational plan on file 
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) with award letter on file 
• Meet with your CalWORKs or CARE counselor before making any changes to your class schedule
• Mandatory participation in GIP orientation within the first six weeks of the semester you have been invited to participate. If you are not able to make the set dates of orientation, assure to reach out to our office BEFORE the event to request possible accommodations. If you do not complete orientation before the six week deadline, you will be ineligible to participate in the program.
• Mandatory completion of four CalWORKs, CARE, or Student Success Center tutoring workshop sessions (4 hour throughout the semester). 
• If you are unable to complete eligibility requirements in the fall and fail to communicate with our program staff, you will be ineligible to participate in spring. We care about you and want to see you thrive, COMMUNICATION IS KEY!