To be eligible for the SNAP E&T Program:

• Students must be receiving SNAP benefits.


• Students must have a GED or high school diploma.


• Students receiving TANF (cash assistance) are not eligible for the SNAP Employment and Training program.


• Students must be U.S. citizens. Non-citizens are eligible with appropriate documentation.


• SNAP participants cannot select training programs in which they cannot be employed. Participants must be able to perform the duties of the training program they are selecting.


• Students that have a HOLD*** within the college system will not be allowed to register for the SNAP program until the financial obligations are met with the college. If you have questions about a financial hold contact the Bursars office

***HOLD—A hold is when the college does not allow you to register for classes because you either owe money, do not have immunizations up to date, or have documentations missing in the system.

• Students interested in the SNAP E&T program must attend an orientation, which occurs in the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

• If you would like to be notified about future orientation dates, please email tgaudioso@gatewayct.edu, and we will add you to our email distribution list.


• All students must attend an orientation, take an assessment, and meet with the SNAP Coordinator to determine program placement.

To register for a SNAP orientation students must submit the following documentation to room N104 during the active recruitment period. Please contact our office at 203.285.2426 for current recruitment dates.

• Picture ID


• Proof of SNAP Benefits (DSS card and a recent budget sheet) if you do not have a recent budget sheet log into the DSS website: www.connect.ct.gov create an account and obtain benefit information.


• Social security card

In order to protect your personal information faxed and emailed information will not be accepted.

• Bookkeeping Training Certificate


• Business Professional w/Office Assistant Certificate


• Community Health Worker Training Program


• Desktop Support CompTIA Certificate


• Digital Media and Web Design Training Certificate


• Distribution & Supply Chain Logistics


• EMR (Emergency Medical Responder)


• Medical Office Assistant Certificate


• Pharmacy Technician Training*


• ServSafe Food Handler & Manager Training


• Bookkeeping Professional National Certificate*


• C.N.A. Refresher*


• Community Health Worker Training Program*


• Patient Care Technician Training Program*


• Patient Navigator Training Certificate*


• Pharmacy Technician Training*

* There are pre-requisites for these courses.