The child attends a school that offers the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Program, and their household income meets the requirements for free and reduced-price school meals.
If a child’s household did not receive a letter from DCF in January 2025 regarding SUN Bucks eligibility, they can apply through the DCF self-service portal beginning Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. Applications for 2025 SUN Bucks must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2025.
Relatives, non-related kin, and foster homes will need to submit a SUN Bucks application for children in the custody of the DCF Secretary after April 1, 2025.
The SUN Bucks benefit distributions expected to begin in mid to late April 2025 have been delayed. An updated distribution timeline has not yet been determined. Please check back for updated information. Updates will be provided on the DCF website and Facebook page – @KansasDCF.
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