Apply online today for Free and Reduced Meals benefits by clicking https://www.hcpss.org/food-services/farms/. Applying online significantly reduces the processing time. If you prefer to complete a paper form, one will be included in the take home folder or found in the front office.
Families must submit a new application every year so do it today! We have many families whose FARM benefits will expire in October.
Did you know that participating in the Free and Reduced Meals Program also qualifies your child for the following:
- Access to HCPSS Pre-K program
- Free registration fees for SAT and SAT I subject tests
- Free registration for ACT tests
- Reduced AP exam registration fees
- Up to 4 free college applications
- Reduced tuition for HCPSS Summer Programs (High School, G/T Summer Institute, CTE, Summer Institute)
- Reduced tuition for HCPSS Innovative Pathways Program which offers an evening and summer program
- Reduced tuition for HCPSS Digital Education Program which promotes anywhere, anytime learning
- Free or reduced JumpStart tuition offered through our dual enrollment partnership with Howard Community College
- Free access to participate in the Outdoor Education Program for 6th graders Contact the sixth-grade team leader at your child’s school for more information
- Free registration for the NCAA Clearinghouse for DI or DII athletics
- Discounted internet through Comcast Internet Essentials program
The HCPSS website has more details. If you need any assistance, please call our front office and we will assist you.