Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Do you need support with your grocery purchases? Maybe you can qualify for The Virginia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) assistance. 

SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is a federal program under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service. SNAP provides a monthly benefit to individuals and families through an Electronic Benefits Card (EBT) to supplement the purchase of nutritious foods.

For SNAP purposes, a student may be eligible if:

1. They are enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours as an undergraduate student; 5 credit hours as a graduate student) in an institution of higher education; AND
2. They are actively participating in an approved Federal Work-Study position during the regular academic year.

If this is you, consider applying for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by visiting https://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/snap.cgi.