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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL STUDENTS Section 102 Page 8

102.3 Definition of Work Study (continued) must be participating in a state or federally-financed work study program during the regular school year. Three criteria must be met to be considered participating in a work study program: a. The student must be approved for work study at the time of the SNAP application. b. The work study must be approved for the school term, and c. The student must anticipate actually working the work study job during the school term. i. Anticipation of working the work study job means that the student has verified that they are working with their institution of higher education to establish a work study placement, but have not begun work yet. Note: Unlike the employment exemption, the number of hours a student spends on the work study is not considered for the work study exemption. B. Verification of work study participation (or anticipated participation) is not required unless the information provided by the student is considered questionable. Under these circumstances, the case manager must verify the questionable information before certifying the household. Acceptable sources of verification include (but are not limited to): a. Financial aid award letter; b. Documentation from the school; c. Letter from the work study employer; and d. Written attestation from the student (if no other verification is available). C. There are several considerations for applying the work study exemption within the school term: REVISED APRIL 2026