Free School Lunch in Alaska: 2025–26 Income Limits
2025–26 NSLP eligibility guidelines and how to apply
In Alaska, children from households earning at or below 130% of the federal poverty level qualify for free school meals through the NSLP. For a family of 4, that's $50,700/year ($4,225/month). Between 130% and 185% FPL: reduced-price meals at $0.40 lunch.
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2025–26 Income Limits for Free School Meals in Alaska
USDA NSLP eligibility guidelines — effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
| Household size | Free (130% FPL) monthly |
Reduced (185% FPL) monthly |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $2,038 | $2,900 |
| 2 people | $2,767 | $3,938 |
| 3 people | $3,496 | $4,975 |
| 4 people (typical) | $4,225 | $6,013 |
| 5 people | $4,955 | $7,051 |
| 6 people | $5,684 | $8,088 |
| 7 people | $6,413 | $9,126 |
| 8 people | $7,142 | $10,163 |
⚠ Alaska uses a higher federal poverty guideline (Alaska: 25% above the 48-state baseline), so income limits shown here are higher than the national standard.
How to Apply for Free School Meals in Alaska
State agency
Alaska Department of Education — Child Nutrition Programs
Phone: 1-907-465-8712
Apply online →What you need to apply
- • Household size (everyone living in the home)
- • Gross monthly income from all sources
- • Child's name and school
- • SNAP/TANF case number (if applicable — auto-approval)
- • Signature of adult household member
Alaska uses higher federal poverty guidelines. Income limits shown reflect Alaska's FPL. Applications available at your child's school.
Is Your School a CEP School?
The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) lets high-need schools provide free meals to all students — no income check, no application. Schools qualify when 40%+ of students are directly certified (SNAP, TANF, etc.). Even if Alaska doesn't have statewide universal meals, your child's specific school may participate in CEP. Ask the school office: "Is this school a CEP school?"