The purpose of this Informational letter (INF) is to replace 11-INF-06 and to provide further information on:
- Eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) of a student who is in receipt of Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB) and enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education in an approved Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB) Educational Program: “599” Educational Training Programs, Workforce Investment Act (WIA), or Trade Act Programs; and
- Clarify student eligibility rules for an applicant or recipient enrolled in correspondence school or on-line courses at least half-time in an institution of higher education; and
- Exclusion of work/study income when determining eligibility for SNAP benefits.
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