The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) has created flyers for the Virginia SUN BUCKS program that include information on how to apply, eligibility, benefit essentials, and more. Please visit the Virginia SUN Bucks website (www.virginiasunbucks.com), which contains information and resources for schools and families.
Virginia SUN Bucks Eligibility Overview
Parents/guardians who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Income-eligible Medicaid, or students placed in foster care are automatically eligible for Virginia SUN Bucks (direct certification acronyms SN/TO/MF or MR).
NCPS is a Community Eligible Provision School for the 2024-2025 school year. Parents/guardians of students attending NCPS schools who do not have eligibility through SNAP, TANF, or Income-eligible Medicaid may apply. To determine eligibility, navigate to the “Eligibility” page or click the “Do you need to apply for Virginia SUN Bucks?” button on the homepage.
If a student does not meet one of the eligibility criteria above, but the family believes they would qualify based on income, the family must apply to receive Virginia SUN Bucks. The application closes on August 30, 2024.
Virginia SUN Bucks Card FAQs
· How will cards be received?
o Parents/Guardians will receive their Virginia SUN Bucks card in the US Mail with further instructions on how to activate and use it.
· Will parents with multiple children receive multiple cards?
o If your family receives SNAP benefits, the Virginia SUN Bucks benefits will be loaded onto your existing SNAP EBT card. If you do not receive SNAP benefits, Virginia SUN Bucks benefits will be loaded onto one card for all eligible children in the household and sent via US Mail.
· What to do if a card is lost?
o To replace a lost EBT or Virginia SUN Bucks card, call ConnectEBT customer service at 866-281-2448 (TTY-relay services for hearing/speech impaired at 800-828-1120) to cancel the lost card and request a new one.
For More Information - Parents/guardians and the public should visit the www.virginiasunbucks.com website for all questions regarding Virginia SUN BUCKS.
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