Educational Benefits (Free or Reduced Fees)
As part of Minnesota's Free School Meals Program, starting in the 2023-24 school year all students can have one breakfast and one lunch free of charge each day at school.
However the Application for Educational Benefits is still important for students who may qualify for benefits like reduced fees for transportation, athletic programs, academic or extracurricular activities, and to help schools qualify for education funding, discounts and other meal programs that benefit all students.
All families are encouraged to apply or opt out unless Bloomington Schools has notified them by letter or email that they qualify for educational benefits for this school year.
Complete an online application for Educational Benefits
Opt-Out Form
Complete this form if you are choosing to opt out of completing an Application for Educational Benefits for school year 2023-24 and wish to discontinue messages regarding the application.
Printable Application
Return paper copies of application to:
ISD #271
ESC Food Services
1350 W. 106th St.
Bloomington, MN 55431
- Application for Educational Benefits - English
- Parent letter - Educational Benefits
- Solicitud para Beneficios Educativos - Español
- Parent letter - Educational Benefits - En Español
Waiver of Confidentiality
The information given on the Application for Educational Benefits may be shared with other programs for fee reductions. Filling out this Waiver of Confidentiality helps save time by allowing school officials to share information directly with other beneficial programs.