7 CFR § 273.7(e)(1) and (4)(i)-(iii)


The SNAP Employment and Training Program (E&T) helps recipients obtain employment. SNAP recipients, not receiving TFA, who are able to work upon completion of an E&T component, may volunteer to participate in SNAP E&T.


The SNAP E&T program provides SNAP recipients opportunities to gain skills, training, or experience that improves their ability to obtain regular employment and reduce reliance on SNAP benefits. 


Note: SNAP participants are not disqualified for failure to cooperate with E&T requirements because they are volunteers.


Advise recipients about the E&T program and opportunities the program offers at:

  • application,
  • renewal, and
  • when adding a new EDG member who is a mandatory work registrant.


Please refer to the recommended script for discussion points and required documentation:


‘SNAP E&T helps you gain skills and find work through activities like job searches and training. SNAP E&T is a voluntary program in CT and will not impact your SNAP benefit amount or eligibility. If you choose to participate in SNAP E&T you are eligible for expenses that are reasonable and necessary for participation to be reimbursed.  


Would you like me to send your contact information to our DSS E&T staff to find out more information from an E&T Provider? What is your best phone number and/or email address?  

If you are interested in the future, you can visit the DSS website and contact an approved CT SNAP E&T provider.’


Case notes MUST be added for each interaction and discussion of SNAP E&T:  


[Individual Name (s)] was informed of CT’s voluntary SNAP E&T Program, and availability of participant reimbursements.   

Individual declined internal referral option.  

OR  

Email was sent to DSS E&T staff for referral to E&T provider.  


When SNAP recipients inform us that they are students of higher education, eligibility staff should follow up with a few probing questions and determine if the student is attending college as a SNAP E&T participant. 


If they are attending college via the SNAP E&T program, they are not subject to the technical eligibility requirements. E&T participation is confirmed by contacting the SNAP Team who have access to the SNAP E&T database.