Who would be considered an ineligible student under FNS policy?

An ineligible student under FNS (Food and Nutrition Services) policy must usually meet certain criteria regarding age and school enrollment status. The correct answer indicates a scenario where a student does not fit these requirements.

Specifically, a 21-year-old attending college half-time and not working would be considered ineligible primarily because, under FNS policy, individuals over the age of 20 who are not enrolled full-time or engaged in employment may not qualify for certain benefits. Full-time enrollment and work activity are typically required to ensure that individuals are actively participating in educational or job training programs. Since the individual in this scenario is attending college only half-time and not working, they do not meet the criteria needed for eligibility under the program.

In contrast, the other choices present situations where students are either attending school full-time or involved in activities that may support their eligibility for benefits. For instance, the 18-year-old working towards a GED is still engaged in education, which can be deemed eligible. The 50-year-old also attending school half-time and not working, while potentially in a similar situation, may have different eligibility grounds based on age and educational engagement. Lastly, the 35-year-old in a work-study program is actively participating in both education and work