SUN Bucks / School Funding Form

SUN Bucks

SUN Bucks / Summer-EBT (S-EBT) benefits help families with children that qualify for Community Benefits buy food during the summer months. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about SUN Bucks. Please note that SUN Bucks is a federal program and is not administered by Antioch USD. For cardholder assistance, please call the SUN Bucks helpline at (877) 328-9677.

Do I have to apply for SUN Bucks?

If you believe your student qualifies for SUN Bucks for Summer 2025 based on your current household size and income and your student is not directly certified through CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal (at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level) please complete the School Funding Form!

To determine if your student(s) will qualify for Community Benefits based on your household size and household income, check the California Department of Education Income Levels for the 2025-2026 school year.

Applications will be open on July 28, 2025.

Apply by September 2, 2025 at www.myschoolapps.com for SUN Bucks 2025.

Funding Form-SPA

What is the School Funding Form?

The School Funding Form collects basic information about your student, including household size and income.

Your family may also receive Community Benefits available to free or reduced-price qualifying households, such as:

  • SUN Bucks / Summer-EBT

  • Discounts on utilities

  • Reduced-cost or free internet service

  • Lower fees for SAT, ACT, AP tests, and college applications

Completing this form helps ensure your school receives all available funding and benefits to support teachers and students.

Information

If you have received an email from Antioch USD that your student is Directly Certified or qualifies for Community Benefits available to free and reduced-price households for the 2025-2026 school year, you do not have to complete a new application.

Do I need to complete the form for my child to receive free school meals?

No. All students, regardless of household size or income, are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch every school day.

Printing Application Results Letter

An email was sent to you if your child qualifies for Community Benefits available to free and reduced-price qualifying households.  If you did not receive an email and you believe your student qualifies for Community Benefits, apply online at www.myschoolapps.com

If you have any questions or need assistance in completing the form, please contact the Nutrition Services Office at 925.779.7600, option 2.

CalFresh Food

CalFresh Food helps people from low-income families buy the nutritious food they need for good health.  Recipients can buy food at any grocery store or farmers market that accepts Electronic Benefit Transfer. 

SELECTGetCalFresh.org, an on-line CalFresh application tool that takes 10 minutes to complete.  It is available in English, Spanish and Cantonese.

CALL:  Call the CalFresh Info Line 1.877.847.3663 to get connected to your county.  The Info Line is available in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Russian.  For speech or hearing assistance call 711 Relay.

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:  Use the interactive locator map to find a county office nearest you.

If you have any questions regarding CalFresh Food, please contact by phone 1.877.847.3663 or on the website at CalFreshFood.org.

Earned Income Tax Credit

Based on your annual earnings, you may be eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit from the Federal Government (Federal EITC). The Federal EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The Federal EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, Federal EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, food stamps, low-income housing, or most Temporary Assistance For Needy Families payments. Even if you do not owe federal taxes, you must file a federal tax return to receive the Federal EITC. Be sure to fill out the Federal EITC form in the Federal Income Tax Return Booklet. For information regarding your eligibility to receive the Federal EITC, including information on how to obtain the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 797 or any other necessary forms and instructions, contact the IRS by calling 1.800.829.3676 or through its website at irs.gov.

You may also be eligible to receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (California EITC) starting with the calendar year 2015 tax year. The California EITC is a refundable state income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The California EITC is treated in the same manner as the Federal EITC and generally will not be used to determine eligibility for welfare benefits under California law. To claim the California EITC, even if you do not owe California taxes, you must file a California income tax return and complete and attach the California EITC Form (FTB 3514). For information on the availability of the credit eligibility requirements and how to obtain the necessary California forms and get help filing, contact the Franchise Tax Board at 1.800.852.5711 or through its website at ftb.ca.gov.