SNAP Eligibility As A Student in New York
A student is any person who is:
- 18 through 49 years of age
- Physically and mentally fit
- Enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education
Institution of Higher Education:
Any institution at the post high school level that normally requires a high school diploma or equivalency certificate for enrollment, including but not limited to:
- Colleges
- Universities
- Business schools
- Vocational schools
- Trade or technical schools
- Correspondence schools
- Online courses
- Colleges or universities that offer degree programs regardless of whether a high-school diploma is required
Determining Student Eligibility:
When working with students who are applying for SNAP, you must first determine if they meet the criteria to be considered an “eligible student” under SNAP rules.
Under these rules, students who are 18 to 49 years old and enrolled at least halftime in an institution of higher learning cannot get SNAP unless they meet at least one of the following exceptions: