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-work study jobs: dated check stubs for the last 30 days OR statement of earnings from an employer
- If you are a UC employee, statements can be found here.
- Make sure your name is clearly visible
- For work study jobs: your wages will not count as income. Make sure your worker knows your position is work-study.
Financial Aid Award Letter- Required
- Financial award letter showing Cal Grant A or B, and/or Federal/State Work-Study, and/or 0 EFC as well as Estimated Cost of Attendance
- To access your letter go to CalCentral >> My Finances >> View Awards
- Save the whole document as a PDF
Schedule of Classes/Enrollment Verification - Required
You can provide either a schedule of your classes or enrollment verification that includes your number of class units
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Schedule of classes showing the number of units you are taking
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CalCentral >> My Academics >> View Academic Summary >> Print
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- Enrollment Verification
- CalCentral >> My Academics >> scroll down to Academic Records on the bottom left >> Enrollment Verification >> Request Official Verification
- Make sure to select include: "My Program and Plan" as well as "My Earned Degrees"
Proof of Housing Expenses- Optional but highly encouraged
- Housing expenses are optional but we encourage everyone to include them since they could impact how much benefits you may receive
- Examples of rent/housing expenses may include
- Rent receipt (if you pay rent online, a receipt should be emailed to you)
- Lease agreement which indicates the amount you pay
- Venmo/Zelle transactions that show your name and the amount you pay
- For University Apartments or UC Village:
- CalCentral >> My Finances >> View PDF Statement >> under Your Bills select the document with your most recent bill
Have questions about the documents? Complete the BNC's Assistance Form for more support.