• Free and Reduced Application and Direct Certification Information and Procedures (2026-2027)
• FAQs for Free & Reduced Applications
• ​Attachment A - Eligibility Criteria for Free and Reduced Price Meals
• Attachment B - Letter to Parents Frequently Asked Questions about Free and Reduced Price School Meals
• Attachment C - Direct Certification Eligibility
• Attachment D & E (PDF) - Application Instructions and Free and Reduced Price Application
• Attachment D & E (Word) - Application Instructions and Free and Reduced Price Application
• Attachment F- Public Release
• Attachment G - Notice of Approval or Denial
• Attachment H - Extending Categorical Eligibility to Additional Children in a Household
• Attachment I - Method of Collection and Meal Counting
• Attachment J - MO Healthnet Instructions
• Attachment K - Request for Information
• Attachment L - Does your Child Need Health Care Coverage? (This form is sent to households after receiving Attachment K indicating "NO" insurance.)
• Attachment L - Spanish - Does your Child Need Health Care Coverage? (This form is sent to households after receiving Attachment K indicating "NO" insurance.)
• Attachment M - MO Healthnet for Kids Data Collection Form (This form is sent to FNS.)
• Attachment N - Sharing Information with Other Programs
• Attachment O - Flexibility Notification: Eligibility Effective Date for Directly Certified Students
• Attachment P - Income Eligibility Guidelines
• Appendix A - Free and Reduced Price Meals or Free Milk Policy

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• DirectMatch User Guide

Special Milk Program 25-26 Letter

Special Milk Program Free Milk Option Guidance (2025-2026)

• Attachment A - Eligibility Criteria for Free and Reduced Price Meals, Free Milk
• Attachment B - Letter to Parents Frequently Asked Questions, Special Milk Program
• Attachment C & D - Application Instructions, Free Milk Application
• Attachment E - Public Release
• Attachment F - Notice of Approval or Denial
• Attachment G - Method of Collection and Meal Counting
• Appendix A - Free and Reduced Price Meals or Free Milk Policy