Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Program?

  • How do I apply?

  • Should I complete an application?

  • Does an application have to be completed for each student?

  • What counts as income? Who is considered a member of my household?

  • We are in the military. Do we report our income differently?

  • What if some household members have no income to report?

  • Do my children automatically qualify if we have a DSHS case number?

  • Do I need to submit an application if my student(s) qualify for free lunch through a State Program?

  • If anyone in my household has a case number, will all children in my household qualify for free meals?

  • How will I know if we qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

  • Who is responsible for paying for meals until the application is processed?

  • My student(s) qualified for free/reduced lunch last year. Do I need to apply again this year?

  • Even though the new school year has started, can I still apply for free or reduced-price meals?

  • My student qualifies for free/reduced price meals but we are being charged for milk?

  • How do I pay for my student’s meals?

  • What is a reimbursable meal?

  • How can I view my student’s food service account?

  • One of my students has a negative balance while the other has a positive balance. Can I transfer funds from one student account to the other?

  • We are moving out of district and my student(s) has a balance on their lunch account? What happens to the money?

  • What do I do if my child has special dietary needs?