Summer EBT - S-EBT

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)

Family Size

Annual

Monthly

Twice Per Month

Every Two Weeks

Weekly

1

$29,526

$2,461

$1,231

$1,136

$568

2

$40,034

$3,337

$1,669

$1,540

$770

3

$50,542

$4,212

$2,106

$1,944

$972

4

$61,050

$5,088

$2,544

$2,349

$1,175

5

$71,558

$5,964

$2,982

$2,753

$1,377

6

$82,066

$6,839

$3,420

$3,157

$1,579

7

$92,574

$7,715

$3,858

$3,561

$1,781

8

$103,082

$8,591

$4,296

$3,965

$1,983

For each additional family member, add:

$10,508

$876

$438

$405

$203

 

See S-EBT flowchart for more information.