Isaac Said:

Are full time college students eligible for food stamps in florida?

We Answered:

food stamps are based on income...so, go apply to find out. If you don't work...then it is possible

Ohio students a couple years back used a housing loop hole for their benefit. Instead of living on campus, they were able to get section 8 housing. Think about, paying less than 200 dollars a month for housing. I assumed they stated their financial aid as their income. If they had loans, they could have asked for a lower amount. Once they showed this to the agency, they could go back and request for a higher amount. Now, the state of Ohio had to change their policy on section 8

Ruby Said:

Can college students receive food stamps?

We Answered:

Yes. If you get laid off or lose a source of income you can apply for food stamps. If you are an able bodied adult, you are limited to 3 months every 2 years of food stamp assistance. Apply online, all they can say it no.

Bonnie Said:

Can college students apply for food stamps?

We Answered:

If you get any scholarships, grants or student loans then those are counted as income for food stamp purposes and would disqualify you. I looked into this too and didn't qualify because of the student loans I was receiving.

Eileen Said:

Can full-time college students apply for food stamps?

We Answered:

Anyone can apply for food stamps. To get food stamps, you and the other people in your household must meet certain conditions. Everyone who is applying in your household must have or apply for a Social Security number and be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or have status as a qualified alien.

Yes you can, many students are receiving food stamps.

Stacy Said:

Are college students able to get food stamps/bridge cards?

We Answered:

If you work at least 20 hrs a week you might qualify for Food Stamps. But it really depends on your gross income. Your friend would not qualify since she is a full time student and does not work.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/applicant_r…

You can look for specific information for your state.

Randy Said:

Can College students get food stamps? If so how? and what are the requuirements?

We Answered:

Most able-bodied students ages 18 through 49 who are enrolled in college or other institutions of higher education at least half time are not eligible for food stamps. However, students may be able to get food stamps if otherwise eligible and they:

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Get public assistance benefits under a Title IV-A program;
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Take part in a State or federally financed work study program;
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Work at least 20 hours a week;
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Are taking care of a dependent household member under the age of 6;
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Are taking care of a dependent household member over the age of 5 but under 12 and do not have adequate child care to enable them to attend school and work a minimum of 20 hours, or to take part in a State or federally financed work study program; or
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Are assigned to or placed in a college or certain other schools through:
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A program under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998,
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A program under Section 236 of the Trade Act of 1974,
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An employment and training program under the Food Stamp Act, or
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An employment and training program operated by a State or local government.

Also, a single parent enrolled full time in college and taking care of a dependent household member under the age of 12 can get food stamps if otherwise eligible.

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