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ESA SNAP Policy Manual 58 (see Section 9.2, Exemptions From Work Requirements). Acceptable verification of enrollment status includes the following:  School records showing enrollment  Documentation from the employment and training program confirming participation Household members who claim to attend an institution of higher education at least half time are not required to provide verification of their enrollment or status (e.g. if half time) unless questionable. 5.10.2 Student Exemptions Household members who claim to attend an institution of higher education at least half time are not eligible for SNAP unless they meet a student eligibility exemption (see Section 8.4, Students). ESA should not request verification of an exemption for the following individuals because this information should be apparent in the case file or verified using information ESA has access to in the case file:  Under age 18 or 50 and older  Attending high school  Receiving TANF as verified in the ESA eligibility system  Disabled (see Section 5.8, Disability Verification)  Responsible for the care of a dependent household member under age 6  Enrolled in an institution of higher education on a full-time basis (as determined by the institution) and is a single natural, adoptive or stepparent of a dependent household member under age 12 − If no natural, adoptive or stepparent is in the same SNAP household as the child, another full-time student in the same SNAP household as the child may qualify for eligible student status under this provision if they have parental control over the child and are not living with their spouse.  Employed and paid for at least 20 hours per week as determined by earned income verification − If earned income verification does not include hourly rate or hours worked, ESA must request verification, such as a letter from the employer.  Self-employed for a minimum of 20 hours per week and paid the equivalent of working at least 20 hours per week at the current federal minimum hourly wage as determined by earned income verification Request verification if the household member claims any of the following exemptions:  Physically or mentally unfit (if not already determined to have a disability per Section 5.8, Disability Verification). Verification may include documentation showing receipt of temporary or permanent disability benefits issued by government or private sources or a statement from a physician or licensed or certified psychologist. Return