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Education and Nutrition Benefits
School Food Authorities (SFAs) are required to distribute the Education and Nutrition Benefits packets to all households in the district on or around the beginning of the school year, but not before July 1.
Application Prototypes
MDE Prototype Education and Nutrition Benefits (Traditional claim schools must use this document)
USDA Prototype Free and Reduced-Price School Meals Family Application
USDA Translated Free and Reduced-Price Applications
Required materials that must be provided to households:
Frequently Asked Questions About Education and Nutrition Benefits
How to Apply for Education and Nutrition Benefits
Approval-Disapproval Letter to Households
Approval-Disapproval Letter to Households for Michigan School Meals programs
Optional application-related materials that may be provided to households:
Sharing Information With Other Programs
Resources for Michigan School Meals Program:
MDE modified the Education and Nutrition Benefits resources for the Michigan School Meals Program.
Frequently Asked Questions Michigan School Meals
How to Apply for Michigan School Meals
Application Approval-Disapproval to Households Michigan School Meals
Direct Certification Free Notification Letter Michigan School Meals
Medicaid Reduced Direct Certification Letter Michigan School Meals
Optional- Sharing Information with Other Programs MI School Meals
Guidance:
Critical Information for the Education and Nutrition Benefits
Income Eligibility Guidelines for Use in Schools
Eligibility Manual for School Meals