Snap for College Students

College students often face tight budgets, and food insecurity is real on many campuses. SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) can help cover groceries, but the rules for students are different from other adults. You may think you don't may have access to because you're in school, but many students do—and the process of finding out what applies to your situation is straightforward once you understand how student status actually works.

These articles explain which students may be able to use SNAP, what documentation you'll need, how student income and work-study affect your situation, and how to move forward if you think the program might help. You'll also find information about other food resources on campus and in your community that can stretch your budget further.