Educational Benefits
All families in the district must complete the educational benefits application (or opt out), regardless of income or eligibility. Applications for Educational Benefits are approved annually. To ensure a smooth transition of benefits, you will need to reapply for 2022-23 before the school year begins.
Completing or opting out of an application is easy and confidential. Choose one of four easy ways to apply or opt out:
- Apply or Opt Out online at www.schoolcafe.com; or
- Download and print a paper application (below) to complete or opt out and then submit to your school; or
- Pick-up a paper application at your student’s school; or
- Call our nutrition services office at (651) 457-9429 to complete your application over the phone
You can download the following paper applications:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What other benefits do I qualify for?
- Do I need to apply for educational benefits every year?
- How do I apply for educational benefits?
- What if my family exceeds the income limit?
- How can students receive educational benefits?
- How does a household qualify for educational benefits?
- How long does it take to be approved for educational benefits?
- How long do my educational benefits last?
What other benefits do I qualify for?
Do I need to apply for educational benefits every year?
How do I apply for educational benefits?
What if my family exceeds the income limit?
How can students receive educational benefits?
How does a household qualify for educational benefits?
How long does it take to be approved for educational benefits?
How long do my educational benefits last?
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