The Department of Social Services (CDSS) wants to share an update for the 2020-21 academic year. The CalFresh student eligibility has been temporarily expanded to provide emergency relief to students due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on your Student Aid Report and zero dollars Expected Family Contribution (EFC) determination, you may be temporarily eligible for CalFresh food benefits without meeting the student work rule if you also meet the CalFresh income limits.
CalFresh can help you cover your food expenses while you are in college. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, eligible Californians will get a minimum of $234 on their EBT card each month to help pay for groceries, so we encourage you to apply to receive this valuable benefit.
How to apply:
- Complete the School Documentation for CalFresh for Verifciation Temporary CalFresh Eligibility letter.
- Go to GetCalFresh.org to submit an application
- Upload a copy of the Verifciation Temporary CalFresh Eligibility letter with your application as proof of your temporary eligibility for CalFresh
The Student Financial Services Office, with the SF Marin Foodbank, and the local Human Services Agencies are all working together to assist students with questions on the temporary adjustments of student eligibility for CalFresh. If you have any questions, please reach out to our office by email at [email protected] or by visiting our Virtual Front Desk.
