On February 15, 2023, Benefits Data Trust released a toolkit to help colleges identify students who are likely eligible for SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, the Child Tax Credit, and the new Affordable Connectivity Program that provides $30 a month toward internet service. With the COVID emergency declaration set to end on May 11, 2023, and with it, college student SNAP eligibility reverting to pre-COVID rules, it will be critically important to help students access these benefits. This webinar will walk participants through this toolkit, discuss how the state of California put these ideas into action to address food insecurity on college campuses, and answer any questions you may have about how to pursue these approaches in your state.

Speakers:

• Neeta Sonalkar, Director of Higher Education Innovation, Benefits Data Trust
• Stephanie Baker, Higher Education Engagement Manager, Benefits Data Trust
• Alex Zucco, State and Federal Policy Manager, California Student Aid Commission