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New GAO Report
Food Insecurity: Better Information Could Help Eligible College Students Access Federal Food Assistance Benefits
 
cover page of the GAO report on food insecurity among college students

Dear colleagues:

 

 

Today, the federal Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report entitled  Food Insecurity: Better Information Could Help Eligible College Students Access Federal Food Assistance Benefits, available at  https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-19-95.

Why GAO Did This Study


Increasing evidence indicates that some college students are experiencing food insecurity, which can negatively impact their academic success. However, college students are only eligible for SNAP in certain cases. Given the substantial federal investment in higher education and the risk posed if students do not complete
their degrees, GAO was asked to review food insecurity among college students.

What the Study Examines

This report examines

  1. what is known about the extent of food insecurity among college students and their use of SNAP;
  2. how selected colleges are addressing student food insecurity; and
  3. the extent to which federal programs assist students experiencing food insecurity. GAO reviewed relevant federal laws and agency documents and studies on student food insecurity; analyzed 2016 federal student data (the most recent available), and visited four states, selected based on actions taken to address student food insecurity, geographic diversity, and other factors. GAO interviewed researchers; officials from Education, FNS national and regional offices; and officials at 14 colleges, including students at 8 of these colleges. GAO also emailed all state SNAP agencies about their efforts related to students.

What GAO Recommends

GAO recommends that FNS

  1. improve student eligibility information on its website, and
  2. share information on state SNAP agencies’ approaches to help eligible students.

FNS partially concurred, and plans to review its information. GAO continues to believe additional action is warranted, as discussed in the report.

The full report can be accessed at  https://www.gao.gov/assets/700/696254.pdf.
The 1-page report highlights document can be accessed at  https://www.gao.gov/assets/700/696253.pdf.


Best regards,

 

Christina Dukes, Federal Liaison

National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE)
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