Who Is Eligible?

Your child will get S-EBT benefits automatically and will NOT need to apply if:

• They are 5 to 18 years old anytime between July 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026, AND:
  • got SNAP or TFA or
  • HUSKY A with income of 185% FPL or less

  *Note: some HUSKY medical programs do not qualify for automatic benefits and households will need to apply for S-EBT benefits.

  OR
  

• Your child’s school takes part in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) AND:
  • You applied for NSLP through your child’s school and your child was eligible to get free or reduced priced meals at their school during the 2025 – 2026 school year.
  • Your child is experiencing homelessness, is a runaway, or is in foster care; or
  • Your child attends a qualifying Head Start program.

Your child will get S-EBT benefits if you apply, AND:

• Your child does not meet any of the above,
• Your child attends an NSLP school, and
• Your household income is less than 185% FPL.

Apply for S-EBT online now

Apply on paper in English 

Aplicar en papel en español

Fill the application out and mail it to:

S-EBT Program

PO Box 280747

East Hartford, CT 06128

IMPORTANT: If you applied for and got S-EBT benefits between July 1, and August 31, 2025, you should automatically get S-EBT again in summer 2026. If not, we will let you know, and you will need to apply for 2026 S-EBT benefits.

 

Summer EBT Eligibility by Family Size and Income Table (185% FPL)

 

See S-EBT flowchart for more information.