SNAP FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
IN Oregon
The Oregon Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides supplemental income for purchasing food for low-income households. An eligible person or family receives an Oregon Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which is used like any other debit card at the grocery store. The card uses money from a SNAP account set up for the eligible person or family to pay for food items.
Are College Students Eligible for SNAP?
Students attending an institution of higher education, like a college, university, trade school, or technical school more than half-time are eligible for SNAP if they meet an exemption and meet all other SNAP eligibility requirements. SNAP eligibility for college students is complicated and confusing; use the screener below to see if you are eligible.
I QUALIFIED, How Do I Apply?
You can apply for SNAP in Oregon here.
Where/How to Use SNAP?
SNAP benefits can only be used to buy food and plants and seeds to grow food for your household to eat.
You can use your EBT card to purchase food at any grocery store, farmers’ market, or online website that accepts SNAP.
Visit the US Department of Agriculture website here to learn more about shopping for groceries online with your SNAP benefits and more.