Automatic eligibility criteria for the SEBT program includes:
School-aged students (Aged 6 to 17 years as of August 1st, 2024) who have received SNAP, KTAP, and/or Kinship Care for at least one (1) month since July 1st, 2024. These students will be automatically approved for an SEBT issuance and do not need to submit an application.
If your student has not received at least one of the above benefits for at least one month since July 1st, 2024, they are not automatically eligible, and you should apply for SEBT benefits online.
Online applications for SEBT benefits can be done using self-service capabilities located at https://KYSEBT.ky.gov/
or can be accessed through https://kynect.ky.gov/benefits/.
Remember, these benefits are here to ensure your student has access to nutritious meals during the summer months. If you have any questions, please visit https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs/dfs/pages/sebt.aspx for more information.