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Breakfast AND lunch are available at most DoDEA schools in Europe . Families can quickly apply online for Free or Reduced price meals !

FREE AND REDUCED MEAL APPLICATIONS

Breakfast AND lunch are available at most DoDEA schools in Europe . Families can quickly apply online for Free or Reduced price meals !

Free and Reduced Meal Program Application NOTE : families will need to apply for free / reduced status again starting with the ‘ 22-23 school year !
� Receive c onfirmat i on of app l i cation s tatus , typically with i n minutes .
� Your chil d ’ s l unch account i s automatically update d t o reflect the f ree or reduced price status for the remainder of the current school year .
� Application s mu s t be renewed annually . �
3 % of approved app l i cants are randomly selected to take part in an annual verification process .
All s t udent s , i ncludi ng those wh o qualif y for f ree or reduced price meals need a student meal account to participate i n the meal program .
� Sign up for an AAFES student meal account at AAFES Customer Service .
NOT E : In European duty locations y our ho using a l l owance i s N OT included in your to ta l income for the purpose of application . Basic Allowance for Subsistence ( BAS ) IS included in income .
KEEP YOUR FREE OR REDUCED STATUS WHEN YOU LEAVE
Your status can stay intact for a full school year no matter where you live or your financial situation . If you move to the USA after school starts you may want to bring your documents . Many families who qualify for free or reduced meals in Europe don ’ t qualify in the US because housing allowances are considered income there . PLAN AHEAD and bring documents proving your status to the US to continue eligibility for the remainder of the school year .
Helpful links :
AAFES - Online FARM application USDA National School Lunch Program USDA National School Breakfast Program
Income Eligibility Guidelines ( Use Alaska standards )
Apply ONLINE beginning July 15th