SNAP Benefits Expanded

Community Access Services of Western NY (CASWNY), a community agency, will have a table with a sign-up sheet asking for students’ phone numbers and emails. They will then schedule a 10-15 minute phone call to conduct the SNAP eligibility prescreening.

If all other criteria are met, students could get an EBT card that can help pay for food, up to approximately $250/month.

While the Covid emergency is in effect, eligibility for college students has expanded slightly. Any student who is eligible for work study (whether completing hours or not) or who has “0” Estimated Family Contribution on the FAFSA form should apply.

NOTE: Residential students must receive <=50% of meals from a meal plan to be eligible.