Good news! Starting March 2018, most low-income community college students can get SNAP benefits (food stamps).
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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 that will improve their employability can also qualify for SNAP.
SNAP provides up to $192 a month in benefits to buy food at grocery stores. You can apply online at www.compass.state.pa.us. You will need to submit a form, completed by an official at your college.
Additional Resources:
What Colleges Need to Know about new SNAP Rules to Help Hungry College Students
DHS Operations Memo on changes to SNAP eligibility for Community College Students
