To complete the application, please have the following:
Photo ID
You have the option to self-certify or provide proof of income, such as:
Medi-Cal, EBT, any proof of public benefit, Social Security award, check stub or tax return, Or
Check Self-Certification below
Select the size and income within the following eligible income bracket that best describes your household.
Income Document Examples
Submit one of these documents to verify your household income:
EBT verification letter
Medi-Cal card
Social Security Award
Social Security Disability Award
General relief cash aid eligibility letter
Unemployment letter
SNAP eligibility letter
TANF eligibility letter
CalFresh eligibility letter
Free or reduced lunch letter
Check stub or tax return form
Wages and tax statement form (form 1099 or W-2)
Bank statement indicating direct deposits from the U.S. Treasury
Bank statements indicating employer direct deposit
Identity Document Examples
Submit a document to verify the identity of each applicant on your application:
Photo ID
Passport
Resident
Student ID
LIFE Program Application is not Available Online
We are experiencing technical issues impacting the submission of LIFE applications on this website. We are working hard to resolve the issues as quickly as possible.
You can still apply in person. Visit any Metro Customer Center to pick up and submit a paper application.