NJ SNAP

Students who are enrolled at HCCC and meet the basic SNAP eligibility criteria are eligible to participate in NJ SNAP.

New NJ SNAP eligibility criteria as it pertains to students enrolled in post-secondary education and programs that are acceptable equivalent to the NJ SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) component exclusion:

Be enrolled in an approved Career and Technical Education Program or
Be participating in a deferal work study program during the school year.

These are the steps in applying for NJ SNAP.

Step 1

Check to see if you are eligible for NJ SNAP. You can use the screening tool available at www.NJHelps.org. Eligibility depends on several factors like income, household size, resources, etc.

Step 2

Submit an online application: https://njfc.force.com/njhelps/NJHelpsHomePage.

Step 3

For information for the required supporting documents, go to the NJ SNAP Checklist (BROKEN LINK!).

Step 4

If you are enrolled at least half-time (6 or more credits), in addition to income eligibility factors the County Board of Social Services will need verification from the school to confirm that your program is approved.

You can download a copy of the verification form: NJ SNAP Student Eligibility Verification Form (BROKEN LINK!)

Links relating to NJ SNAP.

NJ SNAP

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NJ SNAP - COVID-19 Information

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NJ SNAP - Benefits Information

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Gross Monthly Income Eligibility Standard for SNAP

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NJ SNAP Student Eligibility

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