Missouri SuN Bucks Eligibility Navigator
The purpose of this tool is to help you determine if your child is eligible for Missouri SuN Bucks. If your child is or may be eligible for Missouri SuN Bucks, this tool will also provide you with information about how your child will receive benefits. Your child will receive benefits either automatically or after you submit an application, and they are confirmed eligible.
What information will I need to use this tool?
You will need to know at least your child's age and, if your child attends a school, whether your child's school participates in the federal School Breakfast Program or National School Lunch Program. You may also be asked about your child's participation in certain benefit programs, if your child has been approved for free or reduced-price school meals, and your household's size and annual income.
If you have more than one child and would like to check eligibility for each child individually, use the "Reset Form" button below to reset the form and enter new responses.
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Which of the following best describes your child's education?
Note: If your child attends a public school, your child’s school most likely participates in these meal programs. Contact your child’s school if you need to confirm this.
My child attends a school that participates in the School Breakfast Program or National School Lunch Program. My child is home schooled or does not attend a school that participates in the School Breakfast Program or National School Lunch Program.Is your child between the ages of 7 and 17?
Yes NoDoes your child participate in any of the following programs?
SNAP Temporary Assistance Head Start (early childhood learning) My child does not participate in any of these programs.Has your child's school/county/state identified your child as any of the following?
Homeless / experiencing homelessness Runaway A migrant student A foster child My child's school/county/state has not identfied my child as any of these.Has your child's school/district notified you about you child's approval for free or reduced-price meals?
No - I did not apply for free or reduced-price meals. No - My child does not attend a school participating in the School Breakfast Program or National School Lunch Program. Yes - my child is approved for either free or reduced-price school meals. Yes - my child is not approved for free or reduced-price school meals. I do not know if my child is approved for free or reduced-price school meals.c. Based on your answers, your child is not eligible for Missouri SuN Bucks. However, if your current income is at or below the program’s maximum income criteria, your child might be eligible. To confirm your household's income status, please visit the No Kid Hungry Income Eligibility Guidelines website. If you meet the income requirements, you can apply for Missouri SuN Bucks to determine your child's eligibility.
Based on your answers your child may be eligible for Missouri SuN Bucks. You will need to apply for these benefits. Visit mydss.mo.gov/SuNBucks to apply when applications become available.
Based on your answers your child maybe eligible for Missouri SuN Bucks. You will need to apply for these benefits. Visit mydss.mo.gov/SuNBucks to apply when applications become available.