The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal nutrition program that is
administered by State and local agencies. This website provides
general information about the program, but does not have access to case
files and cannot process individual applications.
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Am I
eligible? |
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You can use the “Step 1” SNAP pre-screening tool to find out if you may be
eligible for SNAP benefits and how much you could receive. However, the
pre-screening tool is not an application for SNAP benefits. An application for
SNAP must be made through your local office.
-- SNAP
Pre-Screening Eligibility Tool
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How do I
apply for SNAP? |
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To apply for SNAP, you must fill out an application and return it to a local
SNAP office. Information for each state is available from the following map
-- SNAP Application and Local Office Locators
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How can I tell if I am receiving the right amount? |
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The following fact sheet provides information on the computation for
SNAP benefits: --
Fact Sheet on Resources, Income, and Benefits
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Can I qualify if I am a student? |
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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 unless they meet certain criteria
such as participating in work-study, working at least twenty hours a
week, or taking care of a dependent household member.
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Can I get SNAP benefits if I live with my parents? |
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Children under the age of 22 who live with their parent(s) cannot
have a separate food stamp case regardless of whether the person
under the age of 22 is married with his/her own children.
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What is the status of my application? |
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Please contact your local office. Your caseworker will better be
able to assist you with this question.
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What can I do if my application was denied? |
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You can contact your local food stamp office and request a fair
hearing if you disagree with any action taken on your case.
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What can I do if my benefits were terminated, decreased or are not
enough? |
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You can contact your local food stamp office and speak to a
supervisory official or ask for a fair hearing if you disagree with
any action taken on your case.
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What can I do if I am having problems with my caseworker or the
local office? |
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If you feel that your food stamp case is not being properly
handled by your caseworker, you should ask to speak to his/her
supervisor. If you are still not satisfied after speaking to the
supervisor(s), the best way for you to resolve any issues that you
have with the administration of your individual case is to file a
request for a fair hearing. The hearing officer, who is a neutral
third party, is required by law to review the facts of your case in
a fair and objective manner. All eligible households may receive
food stamps regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex,
disability, religious creed or political beliefs. If you believe you
have experienced discrimination in the Food Stamp Program based on
any of these protected classes, you should write immediately to the
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Civil
Rights Division, 3101 Park Center Drive, Room 942, Alexandria, VA,
22302.
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