I attend school. Am I still eligible for CalFresh benefits?

As a student attending school half time or more, in order to be eligible to CalFresh you must also work at least 20 hours a week, be approved for a state or federally funded work study program or have parental responsibility of a child under age six.

Eligibility to the CalFresh program has temporarily been expanded to include students attending school half-time or more that:

  • Are eligible to participate in state or federally financed work study during the regular school year, or
  • Are determined by California Student Aid Commission CSAC to have a zero dollar expected family contribution (EFC) for the current school year.

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1. Who can receive CalFresh benefits?
2. How do I apply for CalFresh?
3. What can CalFresh benefits be used to purchase?
4. How much CalFresh will I get?
5. If I am receiving SSI/SSP, can I also receive CalFresh benefits?
6. I attend school. Am I still eligible for CalFresh benefits?