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Demystifying SNAP EBT on College Campuses
May 2019
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About CLASP
The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) advocates for policy solutions that reduce poverty, promote economic security, and advance racial equity.
Our areas include: Child Care, Income and Work Supports, Job Quality, Youth, Immigration and Postsecondary Education and Workforce Development
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Moderator
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Parker GilkessonPolicy Analyst,
Income and Work Supports, CLASP
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Panelists
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Carrie WeltonPolicy Analyst,
Income and Work Supports, CLASP [email protected]
David NakamuraExecutive Director,
Humboldt State University Center [email protected]
Yesenia JimenezEmerson National Hunger Fellow,
CLASP & MLRI [email protected]
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Agenda
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I. CLASP Introduction, Agenda Walk through • Parker Gilkesson
II. Understanding SNAP Guidelines for College Students• Carrie Welton
III. Destigmatizing Food Insecurity on College Campuses• Yesenia Jimenez
IV. Establishing SNAP EBT on Your Campus • David Nakamura
V. Q & A VI. Resources, Wrap up
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Title of PresentationConference or Event Title
Month Year
Understanding SNAP Guidelines for StudentsDemystifying SNAP EBT on College Campuses
May 2019
Carrie WeltonPolicy Analyst
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Converging Challenges for Students
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Education System Barriers
Equity & Educational Outcomes
Basic Needs Barriers
Social Stigma &
Policy
Labor Market Demands
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Student Basic Needs Insecurity
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Credit: College and University Basic Needs Insecurity: A National #RealCollege Survey Report, April 2019
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The Case for Comprehensive Student Aid
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Few Students Receive SNAP
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A recent report from the GAO estimated that among potentially eligible students with low incomes, 57 percent did not receive SNAP.
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General SNAP Eligibility
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Income and Asset limits
• 1 person: $1,326
• 3 people: $2,252
• Assets up to: $2,250 in cash savings or vehicles over $4,650 market value
Household
Qualifications
• Living and preparing food together
• Almost always includes spouses and children under age 22
• Different rules for seniors
Immigration
Status
• U.S citizen
• Lawfully present non-citizens
• Some other non-citizens under age 18 in limited circumstances
Benefit Amount
1 person:
• Max $192
• Average $134
3 people:
• Max $504
• Average $378
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Who is considered a student?
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Less than half time=not a “student”
At least half time=qualifies for an “exemption”
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SNAP and Student Eligibility
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Receives Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistance or services
Age 17 or younger or age 50 or older
Responsible for a dependent child under the age of 6
Responsible for a dependent child between the ages of 6 & 12 for whom you have trouble securing child care
Single parent enrolled full-time & responsible for a dependent child age 12 or under
Participates in a state or federally-funded work study program
Participates in an on-the-job training program
Works at least 20 hours a week in paid employment
In school through a state or federally- approved employment and training program
Unable to work for health reasons
Massachusetts has determined that students receiving a
MASSGrant, funded by TANF dollars, eligible for SNAP under
this exemption.
California permits students who are approved for work-study, and anticipate taking a work-study job during the semester, to qualify for
SNAP under this exemption.
Pennsylvania issued new guidance that ensures students enrolled in a
career and technical program as defined by Perkins qualify for SNAP through this exemption.
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• Special criteria for those experience homelessness
• If attending less than half-time, a student could be subject to SNAP’s work requirement
• If receiving more than half of their meals through a campus meal plan, not eligible for SNAP
• Could be eligible if receiving TANF cash assistance, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or some other forms of general assistance
• Also, if a student or their family received one of several public benefits during two previous calendar years including this information on the FAFSA application may qualify them for an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of zero or the Simplified Needs Test (NST), which disregards asset information
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Other Eligibility Criteria
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Institutional Engagement
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Include in existing activities, communications, and resources,
such as;
• Syllabi language• Award letter notifications• Information in supportive
services• Promote via social media
accounts
Dedicated time and resources, such as;
• Paid staff navigators• DHS / community partnerships• Establish a campus food banks
• Emergency aid funds• Surveys or new data collection
Low High
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Campus can foster a culture of support and engagement by leveraging public benefits to improve persistence and completion
….turning it over to Yesenia….
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EBT on Campus
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Title of PresentationConference or Event Title
Month Year
Destigmatizing Food Insecurity on College CampusesDemystifying SNAP EBT on College Campuses
May 2019
Yesenia JimenezEmerson National Hunger Fellow
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Stigmatization of Poverty in the US
• Misconceptions that people are:• Lazy
• Inadequately skilled
• Individual deficiencies
• Cultural deficiencies, etc
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Stigmatization of Poverty in the US
Misconceptions that people are:• Lazy
• Inadequately skilled
• Individual deficiencies
• Cultural deficiencies, etc
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Creating Safe Spaces
• Basic Needs Center
– Co-locating services
• One stop for food or SNAP assistance
• Housing assistance
• Emergency funds assistance
• Transportation assistance
• Health Insurance assistance
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Developing Positive Messaging Around Food Benefits
Stigmatizing language
• “ poor”
• “impoverished”
• “ food stamps”
• “needy”
Use non-stigmatizing / neutral language
• “nutritional assistance”
• “Financial aid for food”
• “Holistic student wellness”
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Get the Word Out!
Student Outreach is crucial!
Information about food resources should be posted on:
• Financial Aid Offices
• Campus Food Pantry
• Campus Website
• Student Center
• Library
• Farmers/Mobile Markets
• Dining Hall(s)
• Convenience store(s)
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Destigmatizing SNAP Benefits on Campus
Several colleges currently receive SNAP EBT payments including both public and private colleges in at least seven states:
• California
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Minnesota
• Montana
• Pennsylvania
• Wisconsin
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UC Davis – Aggie Compass
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Advancing Educational Equity
Reducing Stigma around food benefits helps more students learn about and enroll in the SNAP program.
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Title of PresentationConference or Event Title
Month Year
Establishing SNAP EBT on Your CampusDemystifying SNAP EBT on College Campuses
May 2019
David NakamuraExecutive Director
HSU University Center
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Who Do I Contact About Starting SNAP EBT on Campus?
• Good to start with data on food insecurity
• Excellent opportunity for student / peer collaboration
– At HSU, we had the OhSNAP! group to work with
• Need support from campus food provider
– They will need to apply and manage the program
– Potentially change and manage inventory
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How Does a Campus Qualify for SNAP EBT ?
• Assess your campus venues for eligibility
• USDA Program / SNAP
• See attached Tip Sheet
• Go to the retailer information
• Three of four staple food categories for “continuous sale”
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Now We’re Approved, Now What?
• Accounting and IT will need to be involved for back of house work
– Integration with POS and accounting systems
• USDA Provides Excellent Resources
– Cashier training videos
• Monitoring EBT Eligible Items
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Student Enrollment for SNAP EBT ?
• OhSNAP! Peer advocacy and resource program
• Funded by County grant for low enrolled areas
• Work with students to access SNAP
• Can help with issues around stigma
• Nutrition, cooking, shopping, gardening
• Encourage advocacy for changes in eligibility requirements that will benefit students
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How Much is SNAP EBT Used?
• It has been as much as 9.9% of total cash sales
• Estimated 11% of student cash sales
• Average ticket is $7.50
• Average 40 – 50 transactions per day
• Likely means these are students who are buying single meals while on campus
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Resources
• SNAP & Students Fact Sheetby CLASP
• CCC EBT Guidebookby California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
• Tips For Establishing EBT on Your Campusby CSU Student Wellness & Basics Needs Initiative
• Family Friendly Campus Toolkitby Endicott College
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