CalFresh

CalFresh, also known as SNAP/EBT, is a long term food assistance program that awards eligible students up to $291 per month for groceries.

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Are graduate students eligible to apply for CalFresh?

Graduate students, similar to undergraduate students, must meet certain guidelines in order to qualify for CalFresh. For graduate students, the group of students who are the most likely to qualify include:

Have been approved for work study (even if you do not have a work study job) Working a campus job (including GSR or GSI positions) Part of a program Local Program that Increase Employability (LPIE). For...

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Will receiving benefits affect my financial aid package?

CalFresh benefits are provided in addition to financial aid, they do not negatively impact eligibility for or total amount awarded.

Note: CalFresh is not taken into consideration when initially awarding financial aid. These resources may be taken into consideration by the BNC team when requesting additional financial aid for food via the Assistance Form

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Apply on Your Own

Steps to Apply for

This website is a guide to help you apply for CalFresh on your own. CalFresh, also known as SNAP/EBT, is a long term food assistance program that awards eligible students up to $291 per month for groceries.

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Updates To CalFresh Student Rules (04/23):

Changes are coming to CalFresh Program due to the end of the Public Health Emergency this summer.

What do you need to know?

Now is the time to learn if you qualify for CalFresh and to apply! While California...

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What if I have a meal plan? Am I still eligible for CalFresh?

If your meal plan includes less than eleven meals per week, you may be eligible for CalFresh. Please note that some on-campus meal plans such as Flex Dollars and some co-op meal plans may make you ineligible for CalFresh.

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What documentation will I need for my application?

Please note that below are examples but this list is not meant to be exhaustive. If you need assistance in obtaining any of the required documentation to complete your application, please let your CalFresh County worker know as soon as possible or contact the BNC's CalFresh Team for more support. Identification- Required Examples of identification may include: driver's license, California I.D., U.S. passport, birth certificate, or Cal ID For non-citizens: Permanent Resident Card or other relevant immigration paperwork Pay Stubs- Required if working For non-...

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I am undocumented. Can I apply for CalFresh?

Since CalFresh is a federal nutrition program and is currently only open to US citizens and legal permanent residents, you will not be able to apply.

Learn more about Basic Needs resources available to undocumented students at our For Undocumented Students page, or receive further guidance and support from the Undocumented Student Program.

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I missed the deadline to turn in my SAR 7 form. It says it was due the 5th, but I haven’t turned it in. What should I do?

Don’t worry! Your SAR 7 form is not due until the end of the month. Just upload it online before then. You can do so at the Alameda County Social Services Website. You also have the following month after the "submit" month, though please note you may only be able to access partial benefits. For more support, please contact our team at calfreshsupport@berkeley.edu.