Children need healthy meals to learn. Alma School District offers healthy meals every school day. Your child may qualify for free meals or for reduced-priced meals. Your household is expected to pay full price for meals for your student(s) until the application is processed. You will be notified when your application is approved or denied.
Please click HERE to complete and submit your free and reduced application in a few simple steps. Submitting applications online is the most efficient and accurate way to submit applications.
Frequently asked questions
QUESTION | ANSWER |
How should a family complete the form? | ONLINE: https://frapps.horizonsolana.com/ALMS01 OR a paper copy that would need to be returned to the school office *Only complete one application |
How is the form processed? | ONLINE forms are automatically processed once submitted. Paper forms are entered manually by the CN Director. |
How many forms should be completed by the family? | ONE, anyone living in the same household should be listed on the same form. This includes, students, younger siblings not enrolled, parents, extended family, etc. |
When should a form be completed? | As soon as possible, the earlier the better to benefit from the free/reduced eligible status. |
Does everyone need to complete a form? | NO, families that currently receive monthly SNAP benefits AND have a snap eligibility letter, automatically qualify for FREE meals. If the family is not sure, the form must be completed. |
What information is needed to complete the form? | Names of students and all household members Household Info (address, phone, email) Income amounts from all sources (work, ss, alimony, child support, retirement, etc.) |
What if I am denied, can I reapply later if my income changes, or the household size changes? | YES, families can apply for free/reduced meals throughout the school year. |
How much are meals if the application is approved for reduced eligibility? | Breakfast: $0.00 Lunch: $0.00 |
How much are meals if the application is denied? | Breakfast: $1.20 Lunch: K-5 $2.70; 6-12 $2.95 |
Who do I contact if I have further questions? | Kali Corson, kcorson@almasd.net, 479-632-4791 |