National School Lunch - Free and Reduced Price
Information and Verification

Eligibility Manual

• Eligibility Manual for School Meals (USDA)

Free and Reduced Price Information
The USDA income eligibility guidelines for school meals are intended to direct benefits to those children most in need. These guidelines are based on the federal income poverty guidelines and are revised annually.

Verification
Instructions for Completing Verification Summary Report

• Part 1, General Information
• Part 2, Entering Data
• Part 3, Error Messages

2012-13 Application Materials
Exhibit 1 (use with Exhibit A)	Letter to Households (Public Schools)	PDF Word Spanish
Exhibit 2 (use with Exhibit A)	Nonpricing Letter to Households NSLP/SBP	PDF Word Spanish
Exhibit 3	Letter to Households (Private Schools)	PDF Word
Exhibit A	Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals	PDF Word Spanish