Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Pace Setters, need help with groceries? Find out if you qualify for SNAP today!
SNAP Eligibility for Students
Students attending institutions of higher education at least halftime (6 credits per semester for most programs at Pace) may be eligible SNAP if they meet certain requirements, referred to as “exemptions” along with general SNAP income and eligibility rules.
Learn more about SNAP eligibility for college students
Please note, SNAP considers applicants as “living in an institution” if they receive 50 percent or more of their meals from a college meal plan, and these individuals are not eligible for SNAP. Residential students may qualify for food assistance from other agencies, such as the food bank of NYC.
Application Process
Enrollment Verification
To confirm your student status, enrollment verification will be needed for the SNAP application. You can obtain enrollment verification through the Registrar’s Office or obtain a enrollment verification letter through MyHub.
Documentation Guide
Need help with documentation when you apply? The Eligibility Factors and Suggested Documentation Guide provides examples for documentation options for the SNAP application.
Apply
Visit the New York Government SNAP website and follow the steps to apply online or by mail.
Resources and Further Assistance
- Household composition guide by Hunger Solutions New York to determine who is included in a SNAP household.
- Help with SNAP via the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program
- SNAP Student eligibility checklist by Hunger Solutions New York, to help determine eligibility.
- SNAP benefits calculator by Benefits Plus Online.