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To Apply for Educational Benefits- Free-Reduced Priced School Meals School Year 2007-2008
If total household income is below these guidelines students may qualify for Educational Benefits through the Free and Reduced-Price School Meals a State and Federally Funded Program for Schools. Please fill out the Application for Educational Benefits. Your student may request an application at the school, or you may call 952-928-6146 with your name and address to have an application mailed to your home.

Calculating Income
Include all adults and children in the household, whether related or unrelated. Include household members temporarily away from home, such as a college student. Include gross incomes (before any deductions). Except - Only for farm and self-employment incomes, use net income after business expenses. A loss from farm or other self-employment must be treated as zero income.

Income under this amount to qualify:
Household Size Yearly $ Monthly $ 2-Week $ Bi-Weekly $ 1-Week $
1 18,889 1,575 788 727 364
2 25,327 2,111 1,056 975 488
3 31,765 2,648 1,324 1,222 611
4 38,203 3,184 1,592 1,470 735
5 44,641 3,721 1,861 1,717 859
6 51,079 4,257 2,129 1,965 983
7 57,517 4,794 2,397 2,213 1,107
8 63,955 5,330 2,665 2,460 1,230
Addt'l add 6,438 537 269 248 124


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