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Educational Benefits

Discounts for you, funding for your child's school!

As of the start of the 2023-24 school year, all students receive free breakfasts and lunches every day at school. Even so, filling out the application for educational benefits (formerly the Free and Reduced Meal Application) is still important as ever!

Your application can lead to numerous school-related cost discounts for your family, and boosted funding for the school district. 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 for educational benefits annually. An updated form is made available each July for the upcoming school year.

Why apply?

Your child(ren) may qualify for benefits such as:

  • Reduced class fees
  • Reduced activity fees
  • Community Education discounts
  • Other cost-related items 

Additionally, the district receives special funding based on the number of submitted applications. Your application may help the school qualify for education funds, discounts, and other programs!

Two Easy Ways to Apply: 24-25 Application Now Available!

1. Apply online via Infinite Campus (preferred method)

Steps:
  1. Log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
  2. Click on "More" and then "Meal Benefits"
  3. Follow the link to the application.
 

Apply on Infinite Campus

2. Submit a paper application

Print out and complete the application for educational benefits form and return it to:
 
Big Lake Schools District Office
Attn: Applications
701 Minnesota Ave E
Big Lake, MN 55309
 

Download the application (PDF)

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.

Confidentiality Waiver