End of COVID-19 SNAP Expanded Student Eligibility Criteria Due to the end of the federal public health emergency (PHE), students will no longer have the ability to utilize the following temporary COVID-19 exemptions to qualify for SNAP: - Eligible to participate in a state or federally-financed work-study program, or
- Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $0 on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in the current academic year.
However, students may continue to be eligible for SNAP if they meet one of the permanent student exemptions. Individuals who are considered an eligible student for SNAP must also meet all other SNAP eligibility criteria. Visit the SNAP Eligibility for Students page to access updated resources, including a SNAP Student Eligibility Checklist that highlights student exemptions and documentation, and a SNAP for Students flyer that you can share when connecting with students. |
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Extension of Certain COVID-19 SNAP Waivers United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has approved the New York State request to continue the use of certain SNAP waivers beyond the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. SNAP interview adjustments are in effect through May 31, 2024, and Telephonic Signature will remain available to counties through June 30, 2024. The interview adjustments are meant to help counties experiencing delays when processing SNAP applications and recertifications. Counties are not required to implement these waivers. For more information on these waivers see the SNAP 7/10/23 update on our COVID-19 page. Additionally, to learn more about the SNAP interview process, see our SNAP Prescreening Guide, Applying for SNAP. |
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Video Series: SNAP and Medicaid Work for Workers! Programs like SNAP and Medicaid provide a foundation that can help people succeed in work and family life. Despite the importance of these programs, there have been continued efforts to take away food assistance and health care from those who cannot show they are meeting (or are exempt from) work requirements. To understand the harm of these proposals, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities traveled to Pittsburgh and talked to workers, including a cashier, a personal health aide, and several grocery store workers. Their stories carry common themes. Making ends meet is hard for workers who may be between jobs or have unstable hours, and those workers need the support of SNAP and Medicaid. Given this reality, policymakers should pursue policies that support families and workers, not take away the help they need. To take further action and show your support of SNAP, check out the resources found on our SNAP and Farm Bill webpage. |
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Farm Bill Actions You Can Take During the August Congressional Recess For all of August, Members of Congress will be in recess, but that doesn’t mean we should take a break in the fight to protect SNAP. Throughout this month, we encourage you to continue to urge your legislators to protect and strengthen SNAP. We have included a few different ways for you to engage with your representatives below: |
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For any questions, please reach out to Dawn Secor. |
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