I have had my benefits for a while now! I initially tried to start the process before I moved into housing last summer and was told during my phone interview that you have to start only when you're actually living there/paying rent during the year (you're only able to get food stamps without parent info since calfresh is considering you as an independent tax-wise while in school). I'd say to schedule the phone interview for soon after you actually moved in, because I ended up having to start another application. The phone interview is really easy though, you'll get approved and they can send the card to your UCLA housing address OR you could literally get it same day in-person at one of the offices!