Undergraduates

You must be a legal resident, or U.S. citizen, or have children who are U.S. citizens to qualify. You cannot have a dining hall meal plan above 10.5 meals/week. If you are under 22 years and living at home with your family, you must apply together as a household. If you are 22 years or older and living at home with your family, you can apply separately from your family.

Most undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for CalFresh if they meet at least one of the following:

  • receive CalGrant A or B
  • approved for and accepted work study offer
  • work ~20hrs/week and make under $2266/month for a one-person household
  • Be responsible for a dependent child under age 6; OR dependent child 6 to 11 and no adequate childcare is available
  • Be a single parent responsible for the care of a dependent child under age 12
  • Be enrolled in CalWORKs

Graduates

If you are in a local program that increases employability, you may be eligible for CalFresh.

The following UCLA programs are currently CDSS-approved student employment programs:

  • Juris Doctor Program at UCLA School of Law
  • Medical Program at the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM)
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery Program at UCLA School of Dentistry
  • Master Entry Clinical Nurse Program at UCLA School of Nursing
  • Master Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) Program at UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
  • Master Public Health (MPH) at UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
  • UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs: Master of Public Policy (MPP) Program

For more CDSS-approved student employment programs please visit the CalFresh Student Eligibility: List of Approved LPIEs here.

You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply. Additionally, you must make under the monthly income threshold for your household size.

Make sure to thoroughly review the "Apply for CalFresh" and "Verification Documents" sections before applying.