Understanding the Supplemental Program Benefit Form

Public school districts like Downey Unified receive funding from the state and the federal government to better support their low-income students. Each student who qualifies provides the district with extra funding that is vital for school programs. Every qualifying student counts and has a significant impact on yearly funds.

In an effort to ensure that Downey Unified schools receive essential resources from the State to support academic and extracurricular programs, we need to collect some information from you. These programs will benefit all Downey Unified students and are critical to the success of every child who attends our schools.

How does the Supplemental Program Benefit help the district and your student?

  • Based on the information collected, schools who qualify can expand their budgets to better provide for students.

  • DUSD may receive more funding per student — funding that goes back into our schools.

  • Schools may receive funding for afterschool programs.

  • Middle schools with high application counts can assist their feeder elementary schools in qualifying for benefits.

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By completing this form, not only will you be supporting student programs, but your child may also be eligible for the following:

Internet Access

Discount on home internet costs

CalFresh & PEBT

Qualify for food benefits including Food Stamps and Pandemic EBT

SAT, ACT, AP Fees

Discount on fees for academic tests

College App Fees

Discount on fees associated with applying to college

Bus Passes

Discount on bus passes

savings

Savings Account

College savings account through CalKIDS

Filling out this form is crucial to supporting our students and teachers.

Our Kids Deserve the Best and your help in providing this information will support us in further providing the best program options possible for our kids. Thank you for your support!

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