School Meals Program

Households may apply for free and reduced meals beginning July 1^st of every school year and must reapply every year since eligibility is only for one year. To apply for free and reduced-price meals you must have the following information:

1. Student ID number, which is provided after enrollment via email.
2. Service Member’s leave and earnings statement (LES) and spouse pay voucher if working or dual military.
3. Student name as written on your enrollment/registration form.
4. School district as listed in the meal application software:
   1. For DoDEA schools in the continental United States enter the name of the military installation at which you are assigned for duty, with the following exceptions: 1.  MCAS Beaufort – enter “Laurel Bay”; 2.  Puerto Rico schools – enter “Puerto Rico”.
   2. Guam schools – enter “DoDEA – Guam”
   3. Iwakuni – enter “DoDEA – MCCS Iwakuni”
   4. Navy sites (not Guam) – enter “DoDEA – Navy Exchange”
   5. For Army and Air Force military installation in Europe and Pacific, enter “AAFES DoDEA”

Important Note about household income:

• Enter the full household gross pay (not after tax income)
• Include spouse income
• Do not include: housing allowance if overseas or if living in privatized housing stateside, COLA, imminent danger pay or hostile fire pay. 

• Apply for free and reduced meals at the website:   https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new
• Households can also pay for meals online by registering for the Linq Connect Community at https://linqconnect.com
• AAFES meal information is available at https://www.aafes.com/about-exchange/school-lunch-program/
• Navy meal information is available at https://www.mynavyexchange.com/studentmealprogram/Your child may qualify for free meals or reduced-price meals.

Did you know?

• Eligibility for free meals or reduced-price meals is determined by a combination of income and family size. Military families at most ranks can qualify.
• An approved meal application may qualify your family for benefits from local, state and federal agencies.