Michigan — Students in college career and technical education programs that have been struggling financially are now eligible for some relief. The Michigan Departments of Labor and Economic Opportunity and Health and Human Services are leading an initiative to address food insecurity for students.
Low-income college students who are enrolled in career and technical programs may be eligible for food benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP. This will be particularly helpful for students who have lost their jobs or had their hours cut due to the pandemic. Students in those situations were not eligible for SNAP benefits in the past, but the expansion of benefits has made it possible.
Under the expansion, students need to meet income requirements for the benefits, and they have to be enrolled at least half-time in a Perkins V career or tech program. Locally, Perkins Postsecondary Career & Tech programs are available at St. Clair County Community College.
To learn more and apply for benefits, visit: Michigan.gov/MIBridges.
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
