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Income Eligibility / Applications & Support

★  HOUSEHOLD INCOME APPLICATION ★

This page includes important information about our most important application – as well as additional financial resources for families.

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★ INCOME APPLICATION   FOOD & NUTRITION 
     
HEALTH CARE ACCESS   COLLEGE SAVINGS

 

Help Bring Additional Funding to BVUSD

Even though school meals are free for all students, we still need families to complete this online application to ensure valuable school funding.

More than a meal application

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

It only takes a few minutes – and it helps ALL our students!

When families submit applications, our district receives extra funding through the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). This additional funding supports:

Academic support programs • Student support services • Professional development  • Technology tools and classroom resources • Parent engagement activities •Specialized support staff

PLUS

Qualifying families also become eligible for additional student and home services, including:

Child care • After-school enrichment • Summer camps programs • Home internet • And more!

TWO QUICK STEPS

STEP 1:

Check the eligibility – income at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level

2025-2026 Income Scales

* Income ranges increase modestly each year, and are officially posted in the spring

STEP 2:

Apply Online – if eligibility is possible

APPLY NOW!

* Applications are required annually, but they're relatively short and easy to complete.

Key Points to Know

  • All students already get free meals - you don't need to apply for your child to eat
  • Your information is confidential - it is used only for funding purposes
  • The application is simple - it takes just a few minutes online
  • Every application helps - your submission supports the entire school community
  • One application per household - covers all children in the family

The more families who submit applications, the more funding our schools receive to benefit all students.

Apply Online Today

The easiest way to complete your meal application is online. The process takes just a few minutes.

Apply Online at MySchoolApps.com

(Select: Rincon Valley, Bennett Valley & Kenwood SD for District)

Questions?

If you have questions about the meal application process or need assistance completing the form, please contact your school office. We're here to help!

Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this important form. Your participation helps strengthen our schools and support all BVUSD students.

See below for additional resources and support. 

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES

FOOD & NUTRITION

  • HOUSEHOLD INCOME APPLICATION

    It only takes a few minutes – and it helps ALL our students by securing valuable school funding + free/no-cost opportunities for families like: meals, before/after school care, enrichment, and student programs.

  • SUN BUCKS

    SUN Bucks helps families buy groceries during the summer months when kids might not have access to school meals. Most children who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals through the meal application (above) are automatically enrolled.

  • CAL FRESH FOOD

    CalFresh is for people with low-income who meet federal income eligibility rules and want to add to their budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table.

  • REDWOOD EMPIRE FOOD BANK

    To find a food distribution near you, enter your address, zip code, or city in the search. Click “more info” for program requirements.

HEALTH CARE ACCESS

COLLEGE SAVINGS

OTHER SUPPORT

  • COUNTY ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE

    Sonoma County's Economic Assistance helps residents apply for and receive benefits from Medi-Cal, Covered California, CalFresh, EBT Food Benefits, and local food pantries.

  • BVUSD HEALTH PAGE

    More information about no and low cost access to care, coverage, support, illness, and medical services.