Nutrition Programs
SY 2011-2012 School-Based Child Nutrition Programs
Household Eligibility Applications
Per USDA regulations household applications cannot be distributed to households any earlier than 4 weeks prior to the first day of school. Additionally, it is recommended that schools first access the Electronic Direct Certification system in order to determine households that do not need to receive household applications. By determining households that are eligible for free meals through the Electronic Direct Certification system, a school would only need to provide household application packets to those households not found in that system. This can cut down on the cost of printing, mailing and personnel time in processing applications for those that are already certified via the Electronic Direct Certification system. Please access the Electronic Direct Certification system webpage for more information.
- Certification of Eligibility Webinar PowerPoint Presentation – August 16, 2011
- Federal and State Meal Programs Household Eligibility Applications
- Household Eligibility Application and Instructions - All Meal Programs (8/11)
- Letter to Household - NSLP, SBP
- Word version
- Letter to Household - NSLP, SBP - Spanish
- Word version - Spanish
- Letter to Household - SMP Free Option and/or Illinois Free Only Schools
These forms are user-friendly. School/district information can be inputted on the form by simply clicking on highlighted fields. The forms can be printed for immediate use, but cannot be saved unless have an advanced version of Acrobat Reader is available.
Instructions to Sponsors
- FY 2012 Income Eligibility
Guidelines
- Determining Valid SNAP/TANF Case Numbers
- Letter to Local Education
Agencies SY 2011-2012
Additional Forms
- Denial/Approval Notification
Letter
- Disclosure Form
- Spanish version
- Direct Certification Sample Letter (69-15)
- Word version
- Electronic Direct Certification Guidance
- Extension of SNAP/TANF Eligibility to Household (54-45)
- Homeless, Runaway, Migrant, Head Start, and Foster Child Certification Form (50-73)
- 30-Day Carryover Period Ending
- Word Version
- Temporary Approval Expiring Soon
- Word Version
- Public Announcement - Federal and State Meal Programs
