Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act

This bill would require colleges that run Federal Work-Study programs to email students about their possible eligibility for SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). The message must explain how to learn more, check eligibility, and get benefits. It should be tailored to the student’s state and include contact information for a local SNAP office.

The notice must also include an official document showing the student is eligible under campus rules, to help prove they meet SNAP’s student requirements. The U.S. Departments of Education and Agriculture would provide guidance to states and schools on how to find and reach students who are likely eligible, including those in work-study programs.

Key points

• Who is affected: Students in Federal Work-Study and students eligible for Pell Grants; colleges and universities that receive Work-Study funds.
• What changes: Schools must send a state-specific SNAP eligibility notice with steps to get benefits and local contact info, plus an official document to help students show eligibility; federal guidance will help schools and states identify and contact likely eligible students.