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By submitting this form, I certify that I am authorized to act on behalf of the Local Education Agency (LEA) and that the public school(s) listed above are in compliance with the Arizona Healthy Schools Act (A.R.S. § 15‑242.01), which prohibits public schools participating in the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Summer Food Service Program from serving, selling, or allowing a third party to sell ultra‑processed food on the school campus during the regular school day.
Fair Hearing requests will be accepted only for the following reasons: 1) Custodial parent/guardian received a denial notification from the 2026 SUN Bucks Household Application 2) Custodial parent/guardian receives SNAP, TANF, or Medicaid (and meets the 185% Federal Poverty Level) or custodial parent/guardian has a child who is certified for free or reduced-price meals based on a NSLP application or custodial parent/guardian has a child who is a foster child, participates in the Migrant Education Program or the Homeless Education Program and did not receive the 2026 SUN Bucks benefit
3) Custodial parent/guardian was determined not eligible through the 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application from the verification process
If the above reasons apply to the custodial parent/guardian, please continue with this form. If the above reasons do not apply, please call 1-833-648-4406 to discuss your case.
Requests for 2025 SUN Bucks benefit review/appeal must be made by November 1, 2026. Any requests received after November 1, 2026 will not be processed and will be considered untimely.
What to expect after you submit: ADE will reach out based on the submitted contact information to schedule a phone conference. A conference is first scheduled with the custodial parent/guardian, which provides the opportunity to discuss the situation, present information, and obtain an explanation of the data submitted or the decisions rendered. If not satisfied with the outcome of the conference, the custodial parent/guardian has the right to a Fair Hearing.
SUN Bucks (también conocido como Summer EBT) proporciona beneficios para la compra de alimentos a familias de bajos ingresos con niños en edad escolar que pierden el acceso a comidas escolares gratuitas o a precio reducido cuando las escuelas están cerradas durante el verano.
Las familias elegibles de Arizona recibirán un beneficio de verano único de $120 por cada niño elegible para comprar comestibles durante los meses de verano. Use esta herramienta para determinar si su hijo es elegible automáticamente para SUN Bucks o si necesita presentar una solicitud. Si desea optar por no recibir los beneficios de SUN Bucks para 2026, visite esta página web y marque la opción “Me gustaría optar por no recibir los beneficios de EBT de verano” una vez que ingrese la información del estudiante.
¿Qué es la Guía de Evaluación de Elegibilidad de SUN Bucks?
Algunos niños en Arizona recibirán SUN Bucks automáticamente sin necesidad de solicitarlo. La siguiente guía de evaluación puede ayudar a evitar esfuerzos innecesarios para los hogares que ya son elegibles para SUN Bucks y no necesitan completar la Solicitud de Hogar para SUN Bucks 2026. Asegúrese de responder las siguientes preguntas para cada niño de su hogar. Si bien algunos niños de su hogar pueden calificar automáticamente para SUN Bucks, otros solo pueden ser elegibles mediante una solicitud completa de SUN Bucks.
Al completar la Guía de Evaluación de Elegibilidad para SUN Bucks, obtendrá el enlace a la Solicitud de Hogar para SUN Bucks, si corresponde. Asegúrese de seguir el enlace (si corresponde) y someter la Solicitud de Hogar para SUN Bucks 2026 antes del 3 de agosto de 2026.
Este formulario no obtendrá ninguna información identificativa sobre usted o su familia. Debería tomar menos de 5 minutos completarlo.
Mire Esta Lista de Escuelas del Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares (NSLP)/Programa de Desayunos Escolares (SBP) que Participan en el Año Escolar 2025-2026
La participación en los siguientes programas puede calificar automáticamente a su hijo si participó al menos un día entre el 1 de julio de 2025 y el 3 de agosto de 2026. Por favor, responda la siguiente pregunta para avanzar.
• Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP)• Asistencia Temporal para Familias Necesitadas (TANF)• Recibió beneficios de un programa de Medicaid basado en ingresos que cumple con las pautas de ingresos del NSLP (al o debajo del 185 % del nivel federal de pobreza) *• Está en cuidado de crianza• Está certificado como migrante, sin hogar o menor fugado• El estudiante está inscrito en un programa Head Start que participa en el NSLP/SBP
*Algunos niños pueden recibir beneficios de AHCCCS/Medicaid, pero podrían no ser automáticamente elegibles para SUN Bucks. Si su hijo no participa en los otros programas mencionados, seleccione “No” a continuación si no está seguro si cumple con los criterios de elegibilidad automática para Medicaid/AHCCCS. Para obtener más información sobre qué hace que un niño sea automáticamente elegible a través de la participación en Medicaid/AHCCCS, visite https://www.azed.gov/SUNBucks.
Su hogar generalmente incluye a todos los que viven bajo el mismo techo y con quienes comparte los alimentos.
Tamaño del hogar: ............. Límite de ingreso anual:
2 personas ............................... $39,128
3 personas ............................... $49,303
4 personas ............................... $59,478
5 personas ............................... $69,653
6 personas ............................... $79,828
7 personas ............................... $90,003
8 personas............................... $100,178
Dado que la escuela certifica a este niño para recibir comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido, se inscribirá automáticamente en el programa SUN Bucks. Para recibir los beneficios, asegúrese de que la escuela de su hijo tenga registrada su dirección postal actual.
Si tiene más hijos, repita este formulario para determinar si también son automáticamente elegibles para SUN Bucks o si se requiere completar la Solicitud de Hogar para SUN Bucks 2026. Esta evaluación es solo una estimación; el Departamento de Educación de Arizona toma todas las decisiones finales de elegibilidad para SUN Bucks.
Dado que este niño está inscrito en programas de asistencia pública que cumplen con los requisitos, es automáticamente elegible para los SUN Bucks y no necesita presentar una Solicitud Familiar de SUN Bucks 2026. Para recibir los beneficios, asegúrese de que su dirección postal esté actualizada en todos los programas de asistencia pública. Esta evaluación es solo una estimación. El Departamento de Educación de Arizona toma todas las decisiones finales de elegibilidad para los SUN Bucks. Para obtener más información sobre la elegibilidad automática para los SUN Bucks y cómo se reciben los beneficios, visite: https://www.azed.gov/SUNBucks
Si tiene hijos adicionales, repita este formulario para determinar si esos niños también son automáticamente elegibles para SUN Bucks o si se requiere una Solicitud Familiar de SUN Bucks 2026.
Esta evaluación es solo una estimación; el Departamento de Educación de Arizona toma todas las decisiones finales de elegibilidad para SUN Bucks. Con base en la información proporcionada sobre este niño, deberá someter la Solicitud de Hogar para SUN Bucks 2026. Puede encontrar la Solicitud de Hogar para SUN Bucks 2026 aquí y debe someterse antes del 3 de agosto de 2026. La solicitud se procesará y, si se determina que los menores incluidos son elegibles, se emitirá el beneficio de $120 de SUN Bucks. Asegúrese de que la dirección proporcionada en la solicitud sea correcta.
Según la información que ingresó, su hijo no es elegible para SUN Bucks 2026. Esta evaluación es solo una estimación. El Departamento de Educación de Arizona toma todas las decisiones finales sobre la elegibilidad de SUN Bucks. Visite https://www.azed.gov/SUNBucks para obtener más información sobre la elegibilidad de SUN Bucks.
Si su familia necesita ayuda con alimentos este verano, puede visitar un sitio participante del servicio de alimentos de verano cerca de usted durante los horarios de servicio de comidas. Los sitios participantes están abiertos a todas las familias con niños de 18 años o menos. El programa de Comidas Gratis de Verano no requiere ningún papeleo, sin preguntas. Encuentre un sitio cercano aquí.
Si tiene hijos adicionales, vuelva a completar este formulario para determinar si los demás niños califican automáticamente para SUN Bucks o si se requiere una Solicitud Familiar de SUN Bucks 2026.
Según la información que ingresó, es probable que su hogar no sea elegible para SUN Bucks 2026. Esta evaluación es solo una estimación; el Departamento de Educación de Arizona toma todas las decisiones finales de elegibilidad para SUN Bucks. Si desea continuar y someter una solicitud, puede encontrar el enlace a la Solicitud de Hogar para SUN Bucks 2026 aquí y debe someterse antes del 3 de agosto de 2026.
Si su familia necesita ayuda con alimentos este verano, puede visitar un sitio participante del Servicio de Comidas de Verano cerca de usted y acudir durante el horario de servicio de comidas. Los sitios participantes están abiertos a todas las familias con niños de 18 años o menos. El programa de Comidas Gratuitas de Verano no solicita ningún papeleo; no se hacen preguntas. Encuentre un sitio cerca de usted aquí.
Si tiene hijos adicionales, por favor repita este formulario para determinar si el o los niños adicionales son automáticamente elegibles para SUN Bucks o si se requiere completar la Solicitud de Hogar para SUN Bucks 2026.
Lamentablemente, no contamos con suficiente información para determinar si este niño recibirá SUN Bucks. Puede someter la Solicitud de Hogar para SUN Bucks 2026 a través del Departamento de Educación de Arizona para solicitar el beneficio. Puede encontrar la Solicitud de Hogar para SUN Bucks 2026 aquí y debe someterse antes del 3 de agosto de 2026. La solicitud presentada será evaluada y, si se determina que el o los niños incluidos cumplen los requisitos, se enviará por correo el beneficio de $120 de SUN Bucks a la dirección proporcionada en la solicitud.
Lamentablemente, no contamos con suficiente información para determinar si este niño recibirá SUN Bucks. Puede presentar una Solicitud de SUN Bucks para el Hogar 2026 a través del Departamento de Educación de Arizona para solicitar el beneficio. Puede encontrar la Solicitud de SUN Bucks para el Hogar 2026 aquí y debe enviarse antes del 3 de agosto de 2026. La solicitud presentada será evaluada y, si se determina que el/los niño(s) en ella cumple(n) los requisitos, se enviará el beneficio de SUN Bucks de $120 por correo a la dirección proporcionada en la solicitud.
This questionnaire will collect responses for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) operators, National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Operators and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Community Organizations who do not complete their Single Audit Qualifying Questionnaire through Grants Management, and collect a copy of the single audit report for those who qualified for a single audit for fiscal year 2025 (FY 25). Arizona Department of Education, Health and Nutrition Services (HNS) will monitor the submissions.
All sponsors that received Federal funds from ADE are required to complete a Single Audit Qualifier Questionnaire to report to ADE if the annual amount of federal funds expended qualify the entity to conduct a single audit. Any entity that expends more than $1,000,000 in Federal funds in a fiscal year is required to hire an independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to conduct a single audit to review both the compliance and financial component of Federal programs. Operators must ensure the completion of the single audit is completed within 12 months after the close of the fiscal year.
SUN Bucks (also known as Summer-EBT) provides grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children who lose access to free or reduced-price school meals when schools are closed for the summer.
Eligible Arizona families will receive a one-time summer benefit amount of $120 per eligible child to purchase groceries during the summer months. Use this tool to determine if your child is automatically eligible for SUN Bucks or if you need to apply.
If you wish to opt out of SUN Bucks for 2026, please visit this webpage and check the "I would like to opt out of receiving Summer EBT benefits" once you enter the student information.
What is the SUN Bucks Eligibility Screener Guide?
Some children in Arizona will receive SUN Bucks automatically and DO NOT need to apply. The following screener can help you determine if a 2026 SUN Bucks household application is needed. Please be sure to answer the below questions for each child in your household. While some children in your household may automatically qualify for SUN Bucks, other children may only be eligible through a completed SUN Bucks application.
Completion of the SUN Bucks Eligibility Screener Guide will provide the link to the SUN Bucks household application if applicable. Please make sure to follow the link (if applicable) and submit the 2026 SUN Bucks household application by August 3, 2026.
This screener will not collect any identifying information about you or your family. It should take under 5 minutes to complete.
View this List of National School Lunch Program (NSLP)/School Breakfast Program (SBP) Schools Participating in School Year 2025-2026
Participation in the following programs may automatically qualify your child if they participated for at least one day during July 1, 2025 to August 3, 2026. Please answer the below question to move forward.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Received benefits from an income based Medicaid program which meets NSLP income guidelines (at or below the 185% of the federal poverty level) *
In foster care
Certified as migrant, homeless, or runaway
Student is enrolled in a Head Start that participates in the NSLP/SBP
*Some children may receive AHCCCS/Medicaid benefits, but may not be automatically eligible for SUN Bucks. If your child does not participate in the other listed programs, please select No below if you are unsure if your child meets the automatic eligibility critiera for Medicaid/AHCCCS. For more information on what makes a child automatically eligible through Medicaid/AHCCCS participation, please visit https://www.azed.gov/SUNBucks.
Received benefits from an income based Medicaid program which meets NSLP income guidelines (at or below the 185% of the federal poverty level)*
*Some children may receive AHCCCS/Medicaid benefits, but may not be automatically eligible for SUN Bucks. If your child does not participate in the other listed programs, please select No below if you are unsure if your child meets the automatic eligibility criteria for Medicaid/AHCCCS. For more information on what makes a child automatically eligible for SUN Bucks through Medicaid/AHCCCS participation, please visit https://www.azed.gov/SUNBucks.
Your household is typically everyone who lives under the same roof and that you share groceries with.
Household size: ............. Yearly Income Limit:
2 people ............................... $39,128
3 people ............................... $49,303
4 people ............................... $59,478
5 people ............................... $69,653
6 people ............................... $79,828
7 people ............................... $90,003
8 people ............................... $100,178
Because this child is certified to receive free or reduced-price school meals by the school, they will be automatically enrolled in the SUN Bucks program. To receive benefits, you must ensure your child's school has your current mailing address on file.
If you have additional children, please repeat this form to determine if additional children are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks or if a 2026 SUN Bucks Household Application is required. This screening is only an estimate, the Arizona Department of Education makes all final eligibility decisions for SUN Bucks.
Because this child is enrolled in a qualifying program, they are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks and do not need to submit a 2026 SUN Bucks Household Application. To receive benefits, you must ensure your mailing address is correct with all public assistance programs. This screening is only an estimate. The Arizona Department of Education makes all final eligibility decisions for SUN Bucks. For more information on automatic eligibility for SUN Bucks and how benefits are recieved please visit https://www.azed.gov/SUNBucks.
If you have additional children, please repeat this form to determine if additional children are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks or if a 2026 SUN Bucks Household Application is required.
This screening is only an estimate, the Arizona Department of Education makes all final eligibility decisions for SUN Bucks. Based on the information provided for this child, you will need to submit a 2026 SUN Bucks Household Application. The 2026 SUN Bucks Household Application can be found here and needs to be submitted by August 3, 2026. The application will be processed, and if the child(ren) on the application are determined as eligible, the $120 SUN Bucks benefit will be issued. Please make sure the address provided in the application is correct.
Based on information you entered, your child is not eligible for 2026 SUN Bucks. This screening is only an estimate. The Arizona Department of Education makes all final eligibility decisions for SUN Bucks. Please visit https://www.azed.gov/SUNBucks for more information on SUN Bucks eligibility.
If your family needs help with food this summer, you can visit a participating summer food service site near you and visit the site during meal service time(s). Participating sites are open to all families with children 18 and under. The Free Summer Meals program doesn't ask for any paperwork, no questions asked. Find a site near you here.
Based on information you entered, your household is likely not eligible for 2026 SUN Bucks. This screening is only an estimate. The Arizona Department of Education makes all final eligibility decisions for SUN Bucks. If you would like to continue with submitting an application, the 2026 SUN Bucks Household Application link can be found here and needs to be submitted by August 3, 2026.
If you have additional children, please repeat this form to determine if additional children are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks or if a 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application is required.
Unfortunately, we don't have enough information to determine whether this child will receive SUN Bucks or not. You can submit a 2026 SUN Bucks Household Application through the Arizona Department of Education to apply for the benefit. The 2026 SUN Bucks Household Application can be found here and must be submitted by August 3, 2026. The submitted application will be screened, and if the child(ren) on the application are determined as eligible, the $120 SUN Bucks benefit will be mailed based on the address that is provided in the application.
Unfortunately, we don't have enough information to determine whether this child will receive SUN Bucks or not. You can submit a 2026 SUN Bucks Household Application through the Arizona Department of Education to apply for the benefit. The 2026 SUN Bucks Household Application can be found here and needs to be submitted by August 3, 2026. The submitted application will be screened, and if the child(ren) on the application are determined as eligible, the $120 SUN Bucks benefit will be mailed based on the address that is provided in the application.
The USDA Foods Program supports domestic nutrition programs and American agricultural producers through purchases of 100% American-grown and -produced foods for use by schools and institutions participating in the federal Child Nutrition Programs.
This questionnaire will collect responses for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) operators, National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Operators and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Community Organizations who do not complete their Single Audit Qualifying Questionnaire through Grants Management, and collect a copy of the single audit report for those who qualified for a single audit for fiscal year 2024 (FY 24). Arizona Department of Education, Health and Nutrition Services (HNS) will monitor the submissions.
All sponsors that received Federal funds from ADE are required to complete a Single Audit Qualifier Questionnaire to report to ADE if the annual amount of federal funds expended qualify the entity to conduct a single audit. Any entity that expends more than $750,000 in Federal funds in a fiscal year is required to hire an independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to conduct a single audit to review both the compliance and financial component of Federal programs. Operators must ensure the completion of the single audit is completed within 12 months after the close of the fiscal year.
