Income Eligibility Criteria for 2024-2025
Although school meals are available at no cost to all enrolled PUSD students, the Universal Meals Program still requires the District to process applications to determine household eligibility for free and reduced-price meals. Federal and State reimbursement for meals depends on individual student eligibility criteria. Completing an application may also qualify your household for other benefits, such as free or reduced-price after-school care, discounts on SAT and AP testing fees, reduced internet and utility bills, and food-buying assistance during summer breaks. Meal applications also help ensure your child's school receives its fair share of State funding.
Families are strongly encouraged to apply online at MySchoolApps.com. Paper applications are also available in each school office throughout the regular school year.
Effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, students may qualify for free or reduced-price meals if their household gross income (before taxes and deductions) is less than or equal to the following federal guidelines:
Reduced-Price Eligibility Scale for 2024-2025
| Household Size | Annually | Monthly | Twice per Month | Every 2 Weeks | Weekly |
| 1 | $ 27,861 | $ 2,322 | $ 1,161 | $ 1,072 | $ 536 |
| 2 | $ 37,814 | $ 3,152 | $ 1,576 | $ 1,455 | $ 728 |
| 3 | $ 47,767 | $ 3,981 | $ 1,991 | $ 1,838 | $ 919 |
| 4 | $ 57,720 | $ 4,810 | $ 2,405 | $ 2,220 | $ 1,110 |
| 5 | $ 67,673 | $ 5,640 | $ 2,820 | $ 2,603 | $ 1,302 |
| 6 | $ 77,626 | $ 6,469 | $ 3,235 | $ 2,986 | $ 1,493 |
| 7 | $ 87,579 | $ 7,299 | $ 3,650 | $ 3,369 | $ 1,685 |
| 8 | $ 97,532 | $ 8,128 | $ 4,064 | $ 3,752 | $ 1,876 |
| For each additional household member, add: | $ 9,953 | $ 830 | $ 415 | $ 383 | $ 192 |
Free Eligibility Scale for 2024-2025
| Household Size | Annually | Monthly | Twice per Month | Every 2 Weeks | Weekly |
| 1 | $ 19,578 | $ 1,632 | $ 816 | $ 753 | $ 377 |
| 2 | $ 26,572 | $ 2,215 | $ 1,108 | $ 1,022 | $ 511 |
| 3 | $ 33,566 | $ 2,798 | $ 1,399 | $ 1,291 | $ 646 |
| 4 | $ 40,560 | $ 3,380 | $ 1,690 | $ 1,560 | $ 780 |
| 5 | $ 47,554 | $ 3,963 | $ 1,982 | $ 1,829 | $ 915 |
| 6 | $ 54,548 | $ 4,546 | $ 2,273 | $ 2,098 | $ 1,049 |
| 7 | $ 61,542 | $ 5,129 | $ 2,565 | $ 2,367 | $ 1,184 |
| 8 | $ 68,536 | $ 5,712 | $ 2,856 | $ 2,636 | $ 1,318 |
| For each additional household member, add: | $ 6,994 | $ 583 | $ 292 | $ 269 | $ 135 |