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Yes, you can still qualify for SNAP benefits even if you’re employed. Your eligibility is based on your household’s total income and expenses, so having a job doesn’t automatically disqualify you. But we’ll look at how much money you make when we decide if you qualify.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tDo I need to be a U.S. citizen to receive SNAP benefits in North Carolina?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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To get SNAP benefits, you usually need to be a citizen of the U.S. or have permission to live here legally. However, certain non-citizens, such as lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees, may also be eligible. Each situation is looked at separately, so it’s a good idea to ask your local SNAP office about what you need to qualify.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tAre there any work requirements to receive SNAP benefits?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Work requirements for SNAP benefits vary by state and are subject to change. In North Carolina, if you’re a healthy adult between 18 and 49 and don’t have anyone depending on you, you might need to meet certain work rules. ABAWDs may be required to work, participate in a work program, or meet certain exemption criteria to receive benefits beyond a certain time limit. Some people might not have to follow the rule if they have a disability or take care of someone else.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCan college students qualify for SNAP benefits?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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College students might qualify for SNAP benefits if they meet certain requirements, like working a set number of hours each week, being part of a work-study program, taking care of a child, or meeting certain exemption rules. Additionally, eligibility may depend on factors such as income and household size.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tHow long does it take to receive SNAP benefits after applying?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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After you apply for SNAP benefits in North Carolina, it usually takes about a month for eligible families to get their benefits. However, emergency SNAP benefits may be available for households facing immediate food needs. Make sure you give all the papers and details needed correctly to make the application go faster.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n