SNAP Eligibility

Eligibility consists of a number of different factors including:

  • How much money you earn
  • How much money you receive from benefits
  • How many people are in your household 

To learn more about your eligibility and other benefit programs for which you may be eligible, please visit: https://access.nyc.gov/eligibility/#step-1

Most able-bodied students ages 18 through 49 who are enrolled at least half-time in college or other institutions of higher education are not eligible for SNAP. However, students may be able to get SNAP, if otherwise eligible, if they:

  • Receive public assistance benefits under a Title IV-A program; or
  • Take part in a state or federally-financed work study program; or
  • Work an average 20 hours per week; or
  • Are a single parent enrolled full time and taking care of a dependent household member under the age of 12.

Students also may be able to get SNAP, if otherwise eligible, if they are taking care of a dependent household member under the age of 6, or if they are taking care of a dependent household member age 6 through 11 and do not have adequate child care to enable them to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, or take part in a state or federally-financed work study program while attending school.