Hamilton Township School District

• Children in households receiving NJ SNAP or NJ TANF/WorkFirst-NJ

• Foster children under the care of a foster agency or court

• Children in Head Start programs

• Children who are homeless, runaway, or migrant

• Families who meet the income guidelines

If your family:

• Does not have a permanent address,

• Is staying in shelters, hotels, or temporary housing,

• Moves seasonally for work, or

• Has children living apart from their families—

➡ Contact your school’s homeless liaison or migrant coordinator if you think this applies to your child.

No. Use one application per household. Be sure all required information is complete.

No. Follow the instructions in the letter. If a child is missing from the letter, contact your school.

Yes! Online applications are encouraged (if available) and ask for the same information as paper ones. Contact your school for details.

Yes. Applications only last for one school year. A new one is required unless your school notifies you otherwise.

Yes. Households with WIC may still be eligible—please apply.

Yes. You may be asked for proof of income.

Yes. You can apply anytime. For example, if a parent/guardian loses a job, your child may become eligible.

You may appeal by contacting:
Dr. Jeffery Zito
1876 Dr. Dennis Foreman Drive, Mays Landing, NJ 08330

No. Citizenship is not required to apply.

Report your usual income. If your job ends or your hours are reduced, use your current income.

Write “0” in the income field. Do not leave it blank.

• Report basic pay, cash bonuses, and cash allowances for housing, food, or clothing.

• Do not include Military Housing Privatization Initiative allowances or combat pay.

Attach another sheet of paper with additional household members.

• NJ SNAP (Food Assistance): 1-800-687-9512

• NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid (Health Insurance): 1-800-701-0710

• WIC (Women, Infants, Children Program): 1-800-328-3838