SUN Bucks Journey

Welcome to the SUN Bucks eligibility journey. 
 
Does your household receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or income-based Medicaid? 

Note: Only income-based Medicaid may qualify for automatic enrollment. Other Medical Assistance programs including disability-based Medicaid, Medically Needy/Spend-Down programs, and CHIP/FAMIS may not automatically qualify. If you are unsure what type your child receives, select “Not sure.” 

If yes, you do not need to apply for Virginia SUN Bucks. Your child is likely automatically eligible, and no additional action is needed. If you receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, they will be loaded onto your EBT card. Otherwise, a Virginia SUN Bucks card will be mailed to eligible households beginning in June on a rolling basis.

For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Select your child's school division (the county or city in which your child goes to school) or the specialty center your child attends. 

If your child is homeschooled, click here. 

Let's check your eligibility one more way. 

Some families are eligible to apply for Virginia SUN Bucks based on their income. The program has income limits for eligibility, so your household income must be under the maximum income limits for your household size. Use the dropdown menu below to view the maximum income limits for Virginia SUN Bucks. 

If your income is at the amount listed or below, you may be eligible. Apply for Virginia SUN Bucks! 

If your income is more than the below amount, you are probably not eligible for Virginia SUN Bucks. Learn more. 

One way to be automatically eligible for Virginia SUN Bucks is by applying and being approved for free and reduced-price school meals. 

Did your child apply for and receive free or reduced-price school meals at school this year through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)?