Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefits Application (CNEEB)
Every eligible form submitted means dollars for resources for our schools and benefits to families.
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.
It's Impact
It is important that you complete the application as it may:
- Qualify you for Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) to help you buy groceries during the summer. See more information below.
- Help your school bring in money to pay for:
- Before and after-school programs.
- Additional paraeducators and support staff.
- Family engagement staff and activities.
- Resources for classrooms, teachers and children.
Potentially reduce or eliminate fees for:
- Athletics participation.
- ASB cards.
- Extracurricular activities.
- Technology fines.
- College Applications & Admissions Tests.
A Chance to Unlock SUN Bucks!
By doing the application, you may qualify for SUN Bucks, or Summer EBT, a DSHS program to help pay for your summer 2025 grocery expenses, making summer months more manageable.
Apply using the application link below:
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 | $2,322 |
| 2 | $3,152 |
| 3 | $3,981 |
| 4 | $4,810 |
| 5 | $5,640 |
| 6 | $6,469 |
| 7 | $7,299 |
| 8 | $8,128 |
|
Each additional |
$830 |
Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
Highline Public Schools has been approved for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program for the 2024-25 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 Info
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.
Want to fill out a paper CNEEB?
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.
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