What are common reasons for food stamp denial?

Common reasons for food stamp denial relate to income, resources, citizenship, work requirements, and paperwork. The most frequent reason is income over the limit, where gross or net income exceeds the threshold for the household size. Another common reason is failure to provide required verification, such as proof of identity, residency, income, housing costs, or citizenship status within the required timeframe. Households can be denied if they have assets over the resource limit in states that still have an asset test. Non-citizens who do not meet qualified immigration status are ineligible, though their US citizen children may still qualify. Able-bodied adults without dependents can be denied if they do not meet work requirements of working at least 80 hours per month or participating in an employment and training program. Students enrolled half-time or more in college may be denied unless they meet an exemption. Other reasons include having been disqualified due to fraud or an intentional program violation, failing to comply with child support requirements in some states, or not completing the required interview with the eligibility worker.