Provide more than half of the physical care of a FAP household member younger than six
Participate in a federally funded work-study program during the regular school year Participate in an on-the-job training program Receive cash assistance (Family Independence Program, or FIP)īe enrolled in higher education program as a result of a special state-sponsored programīe physically or mentally unfit for employmentīe employed, work at least 20 hours per week, and be paid for your workīe self-employed, work at least 20 hours per week, and make the equivalent to federal minimum wage for your work If you are in student status, in order to be eligible, you must also meet one of the following criteria: You are in student status if you are between 18 and 49 years old and enrolled in a post-secondary education program at least half-time. In order to be eligible, you must be “in student status” and meet certain criteria.
Some college students are eligible for FAP. To learn more about immigrants eligible for FAP, read Food Assistance for Immigrants. To be eligible for FAP, your household must have at least one citizen or immigrant with “acceptable status.” If some household members are not eligible because of their immigration statuses, it does not mean the entire household will be ineligible. To learn more about FAP income and asset limits, read Income and Asset Limits for the Food Assistance Program (FAP, or Food Stamps). If you are already eligible for the Family Independence Program (FIP), State Disability Assistance (SDA), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you are exempt from the asset test. Some assets are not counted, like your home and retirement accounts. Your family must have less than $15,000 dollars in assets to be eligible for FAP.
Certain expenses are taken into account when determining family eligibility, such as child support payments or medical expenses for disabled and elderly family members. Your family income can be up to 200% of the poverty level, depending on your expenses. Children younger than 22 who live at home will be part of their parents’ FAP household. All members of your household who buy and prepare food together are counted. Who is Eligible?Įligibility for FAP is based on your household size, monthly income, and assets. There are some restrictions on what you may buy with your Bridge Card. A Bridge Card can be used at most grocery stores and markets. A Bridge Card is like a debit card for food. Monthly benefits are placed on a Bridge Card. The Food Assistance Program (FAP, also known as Food Stamps) helps eligible families buy food.
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