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New York State Education Department
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Other FAQ Help Centers by Content Area
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Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (SEBT) 2025
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Best Practice for nonpublic schools who do not have Unique Student Local Identification numbers (Local_ID).
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How many NYS children could receive summer benefits?
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Summer EBT Form (SEBT) 2025 Nonpublic School Guidance
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Guidance & Resources
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General Overview
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What is a NYSSIS ID?
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Where can I find my child’s NYSSIS ID?
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Will SEBT be available for 3 and 4 year-old Pre-K students?
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Where can I find the online application?
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Why is my contact information incorrect in the OTDA SEBT portal?
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How do I know if my school has an approved National School Lunch program?
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How do children qualify for SEBT?
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What options will families have if they receive a letter indicating their child's eligibility but do not receive the benefits?
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What information is required if I have to apply for SEBT via the online application at OTDA.NY.gov/SummerEBT?
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Are any county level agencies in charge of qualifying kids for SEBT?
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Will SEBT impact my child or families’ immigration status?
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When will benefits be issued?
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How will families receive benefits?
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How will households with multiple children receive benefits?
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As a private, religious, or independent school, I have students who receive Medicaid, SNAP/TANIF, do I need to complete the Summer EBT Form 2025?
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If a card was originally sent to the wrong address, is the date of issuance connected to that card, or does the date of issuance start once the card is sent to the correct address?
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Will cards be mailed to a hotel addresses or housing authority address for homeless students?
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My child attends a private, religious, or independent school, are they eligible for SEBT benefits?
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What do I do if I am a religious or independent CEO of an approved National School Lunch Program but I cannot see the Summer EBT Form 2025?
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Why did I not receive SEBT benefits on my family SNAP EBT card?
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What is the National School Lunch Program?
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Do SEBT benefits expire?
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How do I activate and use my EBT card?
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How do I check my SEBT card balance?
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How are families notified about SEBT benefits?