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APPENDIX: SNAP GLOSSARY

Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) - Meal Delivery Service -M- Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) 11/01/98 A Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Ineligible Alien 11/01/98 An alien who does not meet the eligible alien status requirement. Institution of Higher Education 11/01/98 Any public or private institution that normally requires a high school diploma or equivalency certificate for enrollment. This includes, but is not limited to, colleges, universities, and vocational or technical schools at the post-high school level. See SNAP 1622.1 for additional information. Institution of Post-Secondary Education 11/01/98 Any public or private educational institution that admits persons beyond the age of compulsory school attendance for the state in which the institution is located. Such institutions must be legally authorized or recognized by the state to provide an education in the state or must provide a program of training that prepares students for gainful employment. -M- Meal Delivery Service 11/01/98 A private organization that prepares and delivers meals and is authorized by FNS to accept SNAP benefits in payment for such meals.