无码专区 Setters, need help with groceries? Find out if you qualify for SNAP today!
SNAP Eligibility for Students
Students attending institutions of higher education at least halftime (6 credits per semester for most programs at 无码专区) may be eligible SNAP if they meet certain requirements, referred to as 鈥渆xemptions鈥 along with general SNAP income and eligibility rules.
Please note, SNAP considers applicants as 鈥渓iving in an institution鈥 if they receive 50 percent or more of their meals from a college meal plan, and these individuals are not eligible for SNAP. Residential students may qualify for food assistance from other agencies, such as the food bank of NYC.
Application Process
Enrollment Verification
To confirm your student status, enrollment verification will be needed for the SNAP application. You can obtain enrollment verification through the Registrar鈥檚 Office or obtain a .
Documentation Guide
Need help with documentation when you apply? The provides examples for documentation options for the SNAP application.
Apply
Visit the and follow the steps to apply online or by mail.
Resources and Further Assistance
- by Hunger Solutions New York to determine who is included in a SNAP household.
- via the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program
- by Hunger Solutions New York, to help determine eligibility.
- by Benefits Plus Online.