California college students can now qualify for CalFresh by enrollment alone
Oct. 9, 2026 — Every undergraduate enrolled in a degree program at a California community college, a California State University campus or the University of California now meets CalFresh's initial application requirements, Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said. Financially eligible students enrolled at least half-time can receive up to $306 a month for groceries. The change creates no new benefits, the office said; it expects more than 200,000 additional eligible students to enroll.
The wall: How many students receive CalFresh now was not stated.
Tier: Confirmed (based on the governor's release)
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