One Application, Many Benefits: Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefits
Eligible families can receive 2027 SUN Bucks per child for summer groceries. Complete the CNEEB Application now so you don’t miss out. It also supports your school.
Why Apply?
Fill out the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefits (CNEEB) application to help our schools secure funds for essential programs, including before and after-school activities, additional staff, and classroom resources. It also reduces or eliminates fees for extracurricular activities, technology fines, and provides qualifying families with benefits.
Note: Completing the CNEEB application does not impact access to no-cost meals in Highline Public Schools, as no-cost meals are currently provided through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
How Your Application Helps Our Schools
Every eligible form helps our schools receive funding for:
- Before- and after-school programs
- Additional paraeducators and support staff
- Family engagement activities and staff
- Classroom and learning resources
How It Helps Your Families
Completing the application may also benefit your family by helping to:
- Reduce or eliminate fees for athletics, ASB cards, extracurricular activities, and technology fines
- Lower the cost of college applications and admission tests
- Help your student qualify for the College Bound Scholarship
- Provide $120 per child to help pay for summer groceries next year. Benefits issued between June and August.
Unlock 2027 SUN Bucks!
By doing the application, you may qualify for 2027 SUN Bucks, or Summer EBT, a DSHS program to help pay for your summer grocery expenses, making summer months more manageable. Benefits will be issued between June and August.
Apply using the application link below:
Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit Application
Submit an Application If...
Your total household income is the SAME or LESS than the amount on the chart listed below:
| Household Size | Monthly Income Level |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,461 |
| 2 | $3,337 |
| 3 | $4,212 |
| 4 | $5,088 |
| 5 | $5,964 |
| 6 | $6,839 |
| 7 | $7,715 |
| 8 | $8,591 |
|
Each additional |
$876 |
Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
Highline Public Schools has been approved for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program for the 2026-27 school year. All enrolled students can receive a breakfast and lunch on campus at no charge each school day, regardless of family or household income.
Your Privacy
Only designated staff will be informed of the student's eligibility for the sole purpose of providing additional financial assistance and support. Providing this consent is OPTIONAL and does not affect your child(ren)'s access to no-cost meals.
There are no citizenship requirements for participation in federal Child Nutrition Programs, and immigration status is not requested or disclosed.
SUN Bucks Information
SUN Bucks (aka Summer EBT) is a DSHS program that will provide qualified students with assistance to buy groceries while school is out. Students qualify for the program based on family income or if they already receive certain state benefits.
Please call the SUN Bucks Call Center with questions 1-833-543-3230. More information can be found on the SUN Bucks webpage.
Printable CNEEB Applications
Download an application from link below, fill it out and return it to Nutrition Services, 15675 Ambaum Blvd SW, Burien WA 98166 or fax it to 206-631-3387.