Application for Educational Benefits
The Application for Educational Benefits (aka Free & Reduced Application) must be submitted to the district on an annual basis. The 2020-21 application Will be available on July 1. Log into Skyward Family Access to complete (see directions below). Or, you can fill out a paper application and return to your child's school. You may download a copy of the Application for Educational Benefits here and return to either the District Center or your child's school.
Instructions for completing your Application for Educational Benefits Online
Step 1
Go to www.isd477.org. Log into Family Access by clicking "Skyward" in the upper right of Princeton's homepage.
1. Choose any of your students from the upper left dropdown menu.
**Important** If you do not select a student the application will not appear (it doesn't matter which of your students you select because the application will process for the entire family).
2. Click the Food Service menu.
3. Click on Applications.
Step 2
The Food Service Applications menu will open. Click the Add Application button.
Step 3
Follow the on-screen prompts. You will click Next to progress through your application. You will first read the:
- Letter to Parents
- Instructions for Applying
- Federal Income Chart
- Privacy Act Statement
- Non-Discrimination Statement
Then, follow instructions on each part of the Application. Once you have completed each part you will arrive at the Review and Submit page to finish the application.