CalFresh Handbook - County of Santa Clara

page 30-28
Students
30.10.2 Exempt Expenses
CalFresh Handbook
Exempt educational expenses on the Standard Student Budget must be verified by
one of the following:
• A “Student Income Verification Request” (CSF 50) completed by the school, or
• A copy of the educational institution's “Standard Student Budget” with
information to identify the specific budget category used for the student (such as
“living at home” versus “away from home”).
The format of the Standard Student Budget will vary by educational facility. As long
as the Financial Aid Department of the institution provides written
documentation/verification of the necessary amounts, the EW shall accept this and
make the appropriate budget computation.
Additionally, specific amounts earmarked by the grantor for an exempt expense
must be verified by:
• A letter from the grantor, or
• The CSF 50.
30.10.3 Dependent Care Deduction
A dependent care deduction for school-related expenses (that is, care provided for
a dependent while the student is at school) must be verified only when the actual
cost is used to compute the deduction. [Refer to “Dependent Care,” page 6-7 for
information on how to verify dependent care.]
30.10.4 Physically or Mentally Unfit
Verify that a household member is physically or mentally unfit for employment if:
• The lack of fitness for employment is questionable, and
• Their fitness for employment determines whether they are considered a
“student” for CalFresh.
[Refer to “Disability,” page 6-5, and then follow the verification requirements for a
disability.]
Revised: 06/25/13 Update #11-01