This bill makes college students eligible for SNAP food assistance benefits, even if they have zero expected family contribution (meaning they come from families with little to no financial resources). Currently, many students are excluded from SNAP because of strict work requirements, but this legislation allows students who attend institutions of higher education to count that attendance toward eligibility instead. The bill also changes how living expenses included in educational loans are counted when determining SNAP benefits, potentially increasing the assistance available to eligible students. The legislation would take effect 180 days after enactment and would apply to new SNAP certification periods going forward. This change primarily affects low-income college students who struggle with food insecurity while pursuing their education.
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