If you intend to not to continue in school, when have you “dropped out” for purposes of CalFresh eligibility (end of student disqualification)? Since eligibility at application is determined based on the household’s circumstances as of the date of the interview, regardless of having been continually attending school prior to the application and interview, if an applicant specifically states that they do not intend to register for an upcoming term at least half-time, the county may not determine them to be ineligible based on their student status. [Download]