How to Ensure Families Receive their SUN Bucks

Now is the best time to make sure eligible families can receive a $120 SUN Bucks card per child in the Summer of 2025! It is never too late to submit the 2024-2025 SFUSD Multipurpose Family Income Form (MFIF) online at SchoolCafe.com. Submitting the MFIF will help families ensure their eligibility is documented so they can receive SUN Bucks. Eligible families must also ensure that their mailing address in Synergy is up to date so their card gets to them.

Timeline:

Eligibility for SUN Bucks 2025 began on July 1, 2024, and goes through August 31, 2025.

• Any eligible family that submits for eligibility through MFIF submission between now and August 31st, will still receive SUN Bucks. The later the submission, the later they will receive their funding.
• Any submission received now and deemed eligible will receive their funding in July 2025 at the earliest.
• This information can be found on the California Department of Education website, in the “Application” tab.

Other ways to be Eligible:

• Families can be eligible through direct certification when they are enrolled in other financial assistance. In this case, a MFIF submission is not necessary.

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