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To document eligibility for SNAP Services based on a psychiatric/psychological
disability, the student submits a report that meets the following
guidelines:
- Completed within the last
six months. (The changing nature of psychiatric and psychological
disorders makes recent information essential to identifying accommodations
appropriate to the current impact of the disorder.)
- Administered by one of
the following:
- Licensed
psychologist
- Psychiatrist
- Licensed
professional counselor
- Clinical social worker
- Psychiatric
nurse practitioner
Please Note: Evaluations
administered by a relative are not accepted.
- Includes:
- A
DSM diagnosis
- Current GAF score
- A description of presenting
symptoms, their severity and duration, and any relevant medical
history
- Dates of treatment and type of treatment provided, including
medications prescribed and side effects
- The expected progression
of the disorder
- The functional impact
of the disorder on the student in an educational setting during
the previous six months
- The evaluator's signature,
credentials, and licensing number
Documentation forms for psychiatric/psychological disorders are available
in the CDS office or online. The evaluator,
in lieu of a written report, may complete such a form.
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