Educational Benefits Application and Information
Centennial joins Minnesota’s Free School Meals Program where all students can have healthy meals—one FREE breakfast and one FREE lunch—each day at school.
Although no application is required to receive this free meal benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important! Your child(ren) may qualify for other benefits like reduced fees at school. Your application may also help the school qualify for education funds, discounts, and other meal programs. Filling out the application is important for families and for our schools.
To apply, see the instructions below and complete the Application for Educational Benefits. A new application must be submitted each year.
How to Apply:
- See the application and instructions at the links below.
- For an even quicker process, apply online on your Infinite Campus Portal.
Call 763.792.5422 or 763.792.5423 for more information or see “Frequently Asked Questions" below. Students must have an approved 2023-2024 Application for Educational Benefits on file in order to receive educational benefits. A new application must be submitted each year. You may apply at any time during the school year.
- Application for Educational Benefits and Instructions - English (Word)
- Application for Educational Benefits and Instructions - English (PDF)
- Application for Educational Benefits and Instructions - Spanish (Word)
- Application for Educational Benefits and Instructions - Spanish (PDF)
- Application for Educational Benefits and Instructions - Hmong (Word)
- Application for Educational Benefits and Instructions - Hmong (PDF)
- Application for Educational Benefits and Instructions - Somali (Word)
- Application for Educational Benefits and Instructions - Somali (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can get free school meals? Does my student qualify for educational benefits?
- I receive WIC or Medical Assistance. Can my student receive educational benefits?
- Who should I include as household members?
- May I apply if someone in my household is not a U.S. citizen?
- What if my income is not always the same?
- Will the income information or case number I give be checked?
- How will the information be kept?
- If I don't qualify now, may I apply later?