Chico State CalFresh Food Prescreen

  • CalFresh Food Prescreen

    Eligibility inquiries for Chico State students.

  • This form is designed to help our team better understand your potential eligibility for CalFresh Food benefits.

    This form is NOT the online CalFresh Food application, but it is the first step in preparing to apply for benefits.

    After completing this prescreen, one of our staff members will contact you with next steps. If you have any questions, contact our team at calfresh@csuchico.edu.

  • Pronouns
  • How did you hear about us?*

  • Immigration Status

    CalFresh Food Immigration Status Criteria

  • Students must have ONE of the following statuses:

    • U.S. citizenship
    • Lawful Permanent Resident status
    • Another qualifying immigration status

    International students are not eligible to apply for CalFresh Food benefits, even with a work visa/Social Security Number. For more information regarding the immigration status requirement for CalFresh Food benefits, please visit: www.getcalfresh.org/en/immigrants.

  • Do you meet the immigration status requirements above?*

  • Immigration Status

    CalFresh Food Immigration Status Criteria

  • Based on your previous answer, you may not be eligible to apply for CalFresh Food benefits at this time.

    Please refer to www.chicostatecalfresh.org to find other food resources available near you.

  • Housing

  • Do you buy and prepare food with anyone you live with?*

  • Housing

  • Please describe your current living situation*

  • Housing

  • You stated you are currently experiencing homelessness or in an unstable living situation. Chico State Basic Needs has programs to assist students

    • Who are homeless
    • In unstable housing
    • In an unexpected financial crisis
    • Do not have enough food
    • Have trouble getting the right food
  • Would you like to be contacted by a Basic Needs staff person to discuss these programs?*

  • Housing

    You stated, you currently live with your parents or legal guardians. Students who live with their parents must be 22 years or older to apply as an individual household.
  • How old are you?*

  • Housing

  • You stated you currently live with your parents or legal guardians and are 21 years of age or younger. Per CalFresh Food guidelines, you may not be eligible to apply for CalFresh Food benefits on your own at this time.

    If you are 21 years of age or younger and still living at home, your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) would need to apply for CalFresh Food benefits on behalf of your household. For more information on what classifies as a household, please visit the CDSS website.

    Please refer to www.chicostatecalfresh.org to find other food resources available near you.

    You may submit and exit the prescreen or choose to continue form.

  • Academics

  • I attend*
  • I am currently enrolled in*

  • Academics

  • You stated that you are currently enrolled in 5 or less college units. Per CalFresh Food guidelines, you may not meet the student eligibility requirements for CalFresh Food benefits at this time.

    Please refer to www.chicostatecalfresh.org to find other food resources available near you.

    You may submit and exit the prescreen or choose to continue form.

  • CalFresh Student Approved Programs

    Students may be eligible for CalFresh based on programs, interships or other activities. If you do not meet any of the criteria in this section, you may still continue the prescreen form.
    • Financial Aid 
    • Check all that apply*
    • Work, Work Study, and Other Programs 
    • Check all that apply*
    • Internships 
    • Bachelors, Masters, and Other Degrees 

  • Finances

  • Do you have a job OFF campus and work at least 20 hours per week?*

  • Almost Done!

  • The Application for CalFresh Food Benefits is a 3 step process.

    1. Complete the online application. (Approximately 15 minutes.)

    2. Complete a scheduled interview with a county worker to review your submitted application from step 1. (Occurs within 10-15 business days after your application is submitted.)

    3. Submit documents (by walk-in or electronically) to the county office to verify your information. (County representative will explain what documents you need to submit during step 2.)

  • After reading the application process above, how would you like to continue?*

  • Apply With Assistance

  • Schedule an appointment with us.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Apply on My Own

    Applying on your own does not mean you're alone. We are here to help!

  • Should you have any question throughout the application process, please refer to our website, www.chicostatecalfresh.org.

    Upon Submitting this form, an email will be sent to you with a secure link to the online application for CalFresh Food Benefits.

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