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How and when do I apply for Free and Reduced Meals (FARMs)?

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Families are encouraged to complete the application online. Families who need computer or language assistance to apply online, should contact your child’s school. Complete information is available online.

Paper applications are available at school front offices. Completed applications may be mailed to: HCPSS Food & Nutrition Service Office, 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042.

Please submit only one application per household.

What is the Free and Reduced Meal (FARMs) Program?

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HCPSS participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, which provide families with significant benefits to help save money. Qualification is based on family size and income, and enrollment is confidential. All children in households receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can get free meals regardless of income, and students from some households may be eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals.

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What are the costs for meals during the 2022-2023 school year?

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The federal government has not extended waivers allowing free meals for all students. Consequently, for the 2022-2023 school year, students whose families do not qualify for free or reduced lunch will be required to pay the daily meal price.

We are moving within Howard County; How do I enroll my child in their new school?

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Families moving to a new address within the Howard County Public School System should contact your child's current school to complete a Change of Address Form. Parents/guardians will need to provide new proof of residency documents.

How do I withdraw my child from Howard County schools?

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Families leaving the Howard County Public School System should contact their students current HCPSS school to let the school know you will be withdrawing your child. Parents/guardians will complete a Withdrawal Request Form and be provided with documents to take to your student's new school for registration.