The OHH SNAP Act of 2026 expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, commonly known as food stamps) to help hungry college students. The bill allows students with a student aid index of zero or less, as well as those classified as independent students under federal financial aid rules, to qualify for SNAP benefits even if they would normally be excluded due to their student status. The legislation also modifies how educational loans are treated in SNAP eligibility calculations and allows students attending higher education institutions to count that time toward work requirements. The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment and applies to certification periods beginning on or after that effective date. No specific funding amount is designated in the bill, as SNAP is an ongoing entitlement program.
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