Daily Archives: February 15, 2018

What Colleges Need to Know About New SNAP Rules to Help Hungry Community College Students

The following information comes from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Which students have always been eligible for SNAP (also known as food stamps)? The general rule is that college students are not eligible for SNAP, but there are many exceptions.  Students may be eligible for SNAP if they are: (1) working 20 hours a week or…

Need Help Paying for Food? Most Community College Students Can Now Get SNAP (Food Stamps)

Good news! Most low-income community college students can get SNAP benefits (food stamps). Apply Now! Until now, most students could only get SNAP if they are working 20 hours a week, receive work study, have young children, or have health problems. Because of a new policy, now Pennsylvania’s community college students who are in programs…