Community Eligibility Provision
Perry Township Schools will be participating in the national school lunch and breakfast program called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 26-27 school year. Through the CEP, all students will receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge to the student. A la carte food purchases and additional meals are not included in this program and will incur a charge. When a student’s account has a negative balance, no charges will be allowed for a la carte items.
Fees Assistance
While every student in Perry Township Schools receives free textbooks and free meals through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), completing the Alternate Household application every year is still vitally important.
Unlock Additional Benefits for Your Family
Even if you don’t think you’ll qualify, applying may open doors to:
- Reduced or waived non-curricular fees
- Reduced or waived AP exam fees
- College application fee waivers
- Eligibility for certain scholarship programs
- Eligibility for other discounts or program opportunities
Support our School Community!
The Alternate Household Application is a form used to determine eligibility for various educational benefits and to secure crucial funding for our district.
Every completed application helps us:
- Secure vital funding for our District
- Maintain and improve our educational programs
- Provide resources that benefit all students
Every Application Counts!
Every completed application, regardless of whether it qualifies for benefits, contributes to a more accurate picture of our District’s needs. This accuracy is crucial in securing federal and state funding to support all of our students’ education.
To fill out an application online, select the Skyward link in the top right corner of this page and login to your Family Access Account to begin the process. Those wishing to submit a paper application may do so by requesting a copy from their school. If you have any questions please contact Tresa Henschen at 317-789-3747 or Janet Nataren at 317-789-3738.
Please only complete one application per family.
Factors considered in the application process are household size and total household income:
- Household size is considered all persons, related or unrelated: Including parents, children, grandparents who live in your home and share living expenses.
- The total household income is the income each household member received last month before taxes – this includes wages, social security, pension, unemployment, welfare, child support, alimony, and any other cash income.
For the most rapid processing of your Alternate Household Application, please apply online here! Or, you may return your completed, signed paper application to your school or mail it to Perry Township Schools, 6548 Orinoco Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46227.
FAQ
No. Complete one application for all students in your household. We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information. Return the completed application to the Child Nutrition Department, the School Office or the School Cafeteria Manager.
Applications are available in English and Spanish. Applications may also be available in other languages.
No, only complete ONE APPLICATION PER FAMILY.
Yes, include them as Other Household Members at the bottom of the form.
Under direct certification, school districts use information from State Social Service Department to certify children to receive free meals. To qualify, the children’s families must receive assistance from Food Stamps, CalWORKS, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, or Kin-GAP Programs.