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College Workers Hit Hard as States Fund SNAP, Cutting Benefits

5/24/2026

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Story summary

College students, working while studying, have higher food-insecurity rates than the general population.
Starting in 2027, states could cover up to 15 % of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) costs using 2025-2026 error rates.
The shift forces states to find funding or cut benefits for households.
Since July 2025, nearly 500,000 Arizonans have lost SNAP benefits as the state cut its error rate, showing linked contributions prompt states to drop recipients.

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Story summary

College students, working while studying, have higher food-insecurity rates than the general population.
Starting in 2027, states could cover up to 15 % of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) costs using 2025-2026 error rates.
The shift forces states to find funding or cut benefits for households.
Since July 2025, nearly 500,000 Arizonans have lost SNAP benefits as the state cut its error rate, showing linked contributions prompt states to drop recipients.