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Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines
Review the chart to determine if your student qualifies for free or reduced-price meals.
Your children may qualify for free or reduced-price meals if your household income falls within or below the limits on these charts.
Effective July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
| No. of Household Members | Annual | Monthly | Twice Per Month | Every Two Weeks | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,345 | $1,696 | $848 | $783 | $392 |
| 2 | $27,495 | $2,292 | $1,146 | $1,058 | $529 |
| 3 | $34,645 | $2,888 | $1,444 | $1,333 | $667 |
| 4 | $41,795 | $3,483 | $1,742 | $1,608 | $804 |
| 5 | $48,945 | $4,079 | $2,040 | $1,883 | $942 |
| 6 | $56,095 | $4,675 | $2,338 | $2,158 | $1,079 |
| 7 | $63,245 | $5,271 | $2,636 | $2,433 | $1,217 |
| 8 | $70,395 | $5,867 | $2,934 | $2,708 | $1,354 |
| For each additional family member, add | +$7,150 | +$596 | +$298 | +$275 | +$138 |
Children qualify for reduced-price meals (charged at no more than 40 cents per lunch) if your household income is above the free meal limit but at or below the following limits:
| No. of Household Members | Annual | Monthly | Twice Per Month | Every Two Weeks | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28,953 | $2,413 | $1,207 | $1,114 | $557 |
| 2 | $39,128 | $3,261 | $1,631 | $1,505 | $753 |
| 3 | $49,303 | $4,109 | $2,055 | $1,897 | $949 |
| 4 | $59,478 | $4,957 | $2,479 | $2,288 | $1,144 |
| 5 | $69,653 | $5,805 | $2,903 | $2,679 | $1,340 |
| 6 | $79,828 | $6,653 | $3,327 | $3,071 | $1,536 |
| 7 | $90,003 | $7,501 | $3,751 | $3,462 | $1,731 |
| 8 | $100,178 | $8,349 | $4,175 | $3,853 | $1,927 |
| For each additional family member, add | +$10,175 | +$848 | +$424 | +$392 | +$196 |
Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Service. Guidelines are updated each July.
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