Financial Support

Interested in Advancing Your Career but not sure if you can afford it financially. Here at SoCal ROC we completely understand and provide several different options for tuition assistance. Along with partnering with agencies such as the Department of Rehabilitation, South Bay Workforce Investment Board, and CA Employment Development Department we also offer a 20% fee waiver program to those who qualify. Please find additional information below.

South Bay Workforce Investment Board 

We partner with South Bay Workforce Investment Board and their Job Center South Bay One Stop. South Bay One stop provides support for adults seeking employment. Services include job placement, resume assistance, interview techniques and financial support for industry training. 

Find a One Stop near you. Visit their website https://www.southbay1stop.org/contact-us

Department of Rehabilitation 

The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) serves individuals with disabilities, individuals getting services from Regional Center or Independent Living Center, and individuals who are blind/visually impaired or deaf/hard of hearing.

DOR provides Employment, Education and Training Services that support individuals in getting a job, keeping a job, or promoting in your current job.To find out more information visithttps://www.dor.ca.gov/Home/DSSandDES

Employment Development Department

The Employment Development Department of the State of California provides supportive services for job seekers. To find out more information visit their website. 

Fee Waiver Program

The Southern California Regional Occupational Center offers tuition assistance, up to 5%, for eligible students. To qualify for Tuition Assistance, students must provide proof of meeting one of the following criteria. Completed Tuition Assistance Applications, with all supporting documentation, must be received at the time of initial registration. Please select one eligibility criteria and provide the applicable documentation:

YOU receive CALWORKs/GAIN Assistance
Required Documentation:

Current copy of Notification Letter (Cash Assistance) or GN 6006
Valid Social Security Card
Valid CA Driver’s License or ID

YOU receive SSI/DISABILITY
Required Documentation:
Current Award Letter
Valid Social Security Card
Valid CA Driver License or ID

YOU receive General Relief (GR)
Required Documentation:

Current copy of Verification of Benefits (Cash Assistance) from DPSS
Valid Social Security Card
Valid CA Driver’s License or ID

YOU earn $34,000 per year or less*
Required Documentation:

1040 Income Tax Return form (Must be from the most recent filing period. Handwritten forms are
not acceptable.)
W-2(s) or 1099(s) verifying annual income of $34,000 or less
Valid Social Security Card
Valid CA Driver License or ID

*If you were claimed as a dependent and did not file an income tax return, you must submit the tax
form from the person(s) who claimed you.

For more information contact:

Southern California Regional Occupational Center

2300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance CA 90501 

310-224-4200