SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Estimated Eligibility and Receipt among Food Insecure College Students.

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  • Source:
    GAO Reports. 7/24/2024, pi-25. 31p.
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    • Subject Terms:
      UNITED States. Government Accountability Office; NUTRITION education; COLLEGE students; STUDENT financial aid; NUTRITION services; FIRST-generation college students; STUDENT loans
    • Abstract:
      According to a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), approximately 23% of college students in the United States experienced food insecurity in 2020, meaning they did not have reliable access to enough food. The report found that fewer than two in five food insecure students were potentially eligible for SNAP benefits, and of those, 59% did not report receiving benefits. The study also highlighted the challenges faced by nontraditional college students, such as being a single parent or working full time. Additionally, the report discussed the temporary exemptions for student eligibility for SNAP benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, which have expired. Another report by the U.S. Department of Education estimated that 3.3 million college students were potentially eligible for SNAP benefits in 2020, but approximately 67% did not report receiving benefits. The report also noted that 31% of students who received Pell Grants reported experiencing food insecurity. The study identified limitations in accurately identifying students who met SNAP eligibility exemptions. The FraudNet Activity Report for Fiscal Year 2023 provided an overview of the activities of FraudNet, which processes allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement of federal funds. In that year, FraudNet processed 4,044 allegations and referred 2,042 complaints to other entities for further investigation. The report emphasized that GAO does not independently investigate allegations but refers them to relevant external agencies. [Extracted from the article]
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