Application for Educational Benefits
Every Family, Every Year
ALL families with children enrolled in Minneapolis Public Schools should complete an Application for Educational Benefits each year. This used to be called the “Free and Reduced-price Lunch” form.
Applications completed by our families...
- generate millions of dollars in funding for MPS and our schools, students and families.
- determine benefits for students and families like free bus cards, scholarships, and fee waivers.
The income thresholds needed to qualify for educational benefits are often higher than similar state-sponsored programs and many families are surprised to find that they DO qualify for benefits. If you wish to decline benefits, please do so on the paper application or by emailing info.cws@mpls.k12.mn.us with your student's name(s).
A notification of eligibility letter will arrive via mail or email within 10 business days of completing your application.