To: The Michigan State Senate
College Students (12 credit hours or more) receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance without em...
To be eligible for SNAP, a household must fill requirements related to work efforts. Under the work-related tests, certain household member must register for work, accept suitable job offers, and fulfill work or training requirements established by their state public assistance agency. Abled Body Adults without dependents (ABAWD) is limited to 3 monts in any 36-month period unless the ABAWD works at least half time or is in a work training program. 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 SNAP benefits.
Why is this important?
Policymakers should take steps to improve students' access to existing federal programs, including expanding the SNAP eligibility requirements for college students. Almost as bad as the hunger itself is the stress that you're going to be hungry. Not being able to eat correctly makes it a struggle. Many students report that It is hard to study and focus after carrying a full load and working.