So paying for food would be very difficult. In 2012, Channel 11 News explained how students could apply for food stamps as long as they meet guidelines for people ages 18 to 50, enrolled in a college or university with a regular course of study . which leads to a diploma, certificate or even a diploma, and have a part-time job working an average of 20 hours per week. There is still hope for students as long as they follow these guidelines and pass the interview process that determines whether or not you are eligible to receive food stamps. If students could receive food stamps and apply for them however they could, it would allow them to purchase more of the foods they need to stay healthy, as well as the fruits and vegetables that they need to gather all the nutrients the body needs.