SNAP Benefits Advising
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps people buy the food they need for good health.
SNAP food benefits are put on a Lone Star Card and can be used just like a credit card at any store that accepts SNAP. People also can buy garden seeds with SNAP benefits. Learn more about buying food online with SNAP.
SNAP can't be used to:
- Buy tobacco.
- Buy alcoholic drinks.
- Buy things you can't eat or drink.
- Pay for food bills you owe.
Eligibility
Most SNAP eligibility rules such as income and resource limits apply to all households, but there are some special rules for students attending an institution of higher education described here.
- USDA also offers student-specific criteria for SNAP eligibility.
- Central Texas Food Bank provides a helpful document for Student SNAP Resources.
Apply
Applying for SNAP on YourTexasBenefits.com is easy. You can also apply for cash and healthcare assistance at the same time.
Application Assistance
If you need assistance with your SNAP Benefits application, UT Outpost, along with a team of student support staff can help navigate the process.
Schedule an appointment with a UT staff member for a SNAP Benefits advising session. Please take a look at Form H1858, Student Eligibility Requirements, and bring any supportive documents you may have to your appointment.
Additional Resources
- Your Texas Benefits - Learn
- SNAP Food Benefits | Texas Health and Human Services
- Texas Simplified Application Project (TSAP) for SNAP Food Benefits | Texas Health and Human Services
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Income Limits | Texas Health and Human Services
- Lone Star Card FAQ | Texas Health and Human Services
- H1185, Important Information About Your Lone Star Card
- Search Services | Texas Health and Human Services
- Learn more about Aging, Disability, Disaster Assistance, Financial, Food, Health, and Mental & Substance Use.
- WIC Texas | Texas WIC
- Students | Food and Nutrition Service (usda.gov)
- Central Texas Food Bank - Student SNAP Resources