- Iowa City Community School District
- Iowa Eligibility Free & Reduced Application
Free & Reduced Application Instructions
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The Free & Reduced Application is completed online at the link below. If needed, paper copies of the application are available at each school. When you enter the site via the link below, you will have the option to view the application in multiple languages. Once the application is processed, you will receive notification of benefit determination via email as long as you have a valid email address listed in Infinite Campus. In the absence of a valid email address, the determination will be mailed to your home address on file in Infinite Campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Should I apply for free and reduced meal benefits?
YES! STARTING THIS YEAR THERE WILL NO LONGER BE FREE MEALS FOR ALL. Any family who feels they may benefit from completing an application, should do so.
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How can I apply?
Go to myschoolapps.com to apply. All applications must be done online. It is a quick and easy process.
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What do I need to apply?
If you have a SNAP case number, you should have that available. It is a ten (10) digit number. Otherwise, you only need to list everyone in your household, regardless of age. You will be asked to list children that are students or school aged separately from any others in the household but make sure you list everyone. You will need to provide the gross income (amount BEFORE deductions) for every working member of the household.
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When should I apply?
Families need to apply each year because the federal income guidelines change yearly. Income guidelines are updated in July and families should apply anytime after mid-July. It’s always best to apply before school starts so students don’t accrue debt. Benefits can only be applied once the application is filled out and are not retroactive.
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Is this part of the school registration process?
No, there is a link in the registration process but it is a completely separate application/ process. If you miss the link while registering, you can go to myschoolapps.com and complete the application for free and reduced meals.
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What benefits do I receive?
If your income qualifies you for benefits, you will either receive free meals (no cost) or reduced priced meals ($.30 for breakfast and $.40 for lunch). Those benefits may also entitle you to free or reduced school fees, which includes transportation costs.
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How will I be notified?
If you have listed a valid current email address in Infinite Campus when you registered, then you will receive an email that details what benefits you will receive. If no valid email address is available, you will receive notification in the US Mail.
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Are there other ways to qualify for free or reduced meal benefits?
Some families qualify through a direct certification process. In those cases, you will also receive notification of benefits. It’s very important to double check and make sure ALL your students are listed on the benefit paperwork. If not, please contact the Nutrition Office at 319-688-1021.
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Questions?
Call the Nutrition Office at 688-1021.
