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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