2025 SUN Bucks Resources

The California Department of Education is pleased to announce the availability of multiple 2025 SUN Bucks resources, linked below.

SUN Bucks Webpage

Updated Frequently Asked Questions

Universal Benefits Application (UBA)

UBA Notification Letter Templates

SUN Bucks Eligibility Data Submission

CALPADS Flash #297

SUN Bucks Verification

SUN Bucks verification is only applicable to Universal Benefits Applications and Local Education Agency (LEA)-created SUN Bucks applications. National School Lunch Program (NSLP) meal applications are not subject to SUN Bucks verification.

Webinar Recordings

4/9/2025 – SUN Bucks 2025: What LEAs Need to Know (Video: 44:09)
6/5/2025 – SUN Bucks 2025: Implementation (Video; 1:03:31)

If you have questions regarding SUN Bucks, please contact SummerEBT@cde.ca.gov.

Questions: Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, July 08, 2025

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