Food Stamp Requirements for Students

A student enrolled half-time or more in an institution of higher education is
ineligible for food stamps unless the student is:

• Under 18 years of age or over 50 years of age
  
• Disabled—documented and/or receiving SSI, SSD or other disability
  compensation
  
• Working at least 20 hours per week and otherwise qualifies for food stamps
  
• Responsible for a child under the age of 6
  
• Responsible for a child between the ages of 6-12 for whom adequate child care
  is not available to allow them to attend school and work 20 hours a week
  
• Receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families)
  
• Enrolled in a Job Training Program or Food Stamp Training Program