Nebraska Summer EBT 2026

 
 
 
 
 
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​Important update regarding Summer EBT benefits

The 2026 Summer EBT issuance, originally scheduled for April 23, 2026, will be delayed until federal funding is received. Upon receipt of federal funding, issuances will begin.​


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​Apply for Summer EBT​

The 2026 Summer EBT application is available at the link below.

Please note: Fill out the Summer EBT application ONLY if the following apply to your family:

  • Your student(s) went to a school with the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) during the 2025-2026 school year and did not receive Free or Reduced-price meals, but you think you are eligible based on the program's income guidelines. See a list of NSLP schools.
    • This includes students attending a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school, where all students receive meals at no cost, and who are not receiving public assistance benefits. See a list of CEP schools.
  • You did not apply for Free or Reduced-price meals at the school during the 2025-2026 school year, but you think you are eligible based on the program's income guidelines.
  • Your application for Free or Reduced-price meals was denied for being over income, but your household's income has decreased and you think you are now eligible.
  • You are not homeschooling.

Students who were approved for Free or Reduced-price meals during the 2025-2026 school year are eligible to receive 2026 Summer EBT benefits and do not need to complete an application. See the income guidelines.

APPLY FOR SUMMER EBT

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​Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to y​our questions about Summer EBT for children. 

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Need Additional Support Providing for your family? Click Here.​
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Opt-Out of Summer EBT

If you do not want to receive Summer EBT benefits, please fill out and submit the Opt-Out form in the highlight box below. Opting out means you will not get 2026 Summer EBT benefits.

This is not an application for Summer EBT benefits. Fill out this form ONLY if your student received Free or Reduced-price meals in the 2025-2026 school year and you do not want them to receive 2026 Summer EBT benefits.​​​

IMPORTANT

I DO NOT WANT TO RECEIVE ​SUMMER EBT BENEFITS Form 
If your child(ren) qualifies for Free or Reduced-price meals during the 2025-2026 school year, Do Not complete this form if you want Summer EBT benefits. Your child(rens) school will provide eligible student information for Summer EBT benefits. ​​


Child Nutrition Program State Waiver Request Template

Child Nutrition Programs are expected to be administered according to all statutory and regulatory requirements; waivers to the requirements are exceptions. However, Section 12(l) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, 42 U.S.C. 1760(l), provides authority for USDA to waive requirements for State agencies or eligible service providers under certain circumstances. When requesting the waiver of statutory or regulatory requirements for the Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs), including the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), the Special Milk Program (SMP), and the School Breakfast Program (SBP), State agencies and eligible service providers should use this template.