Educational Benefits
Discounts for you, funding for your child's school!
The Application for Educational Benefits takes just a few minutes, and it may unlock valuable support for your family all year long!
Why Apply?
Filling out this quick, confidential form may help your family access to:
- Summer grocery assistance (Sun Bucks)
- Reduced fees for college exams AP test, and classes
- Discounts for activities and other after-school and summer community education programming
- More!
Your application will help provide your school with essential funding, which will help to keep classes low and support educational and student support programs.
Complete the Form Today!
Not sure if you qualify? We encourage all families submit an application, even if you don’t think you are eligible. Many families who doubt their eligibility end up qualifying!
You must resubmit the application annually. An updated form is made available each July for the upcoming school year.
Questions? Contact Brenda Schake at 763-262-5141 or b.schake@biglakeschools.org. We'd be happy to walk you through it!
Two Easy Ways to Apply
1. Apply online via Infinite Campus (preferred method)
- Log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
- Click on "More" and then "Meal Benefits"
- Follow the link to the application.
2. Submit a paper application
Print out and complete the application for educational benefits form and return it to the Big Lake Schools District Office (Attn: Applications, 701 Minnesota Ave E, Big Lake, MN 55309)
Confidentiality Waiver
The information you gave on your Educational Benefits Application won't be shared with other programs for which your children may qualify for without your permission. This includes Little Learners preschool, transportation, district staff (for testing fees), athletics, and community education. Please submit the confidentiality waiver to choose the programs you would like us to share the information with to see what fee reductions may be available to you.