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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

Universal Benefits Application (UBA)

UBA Notification Letter Templates

SUN Bucks Eligibility Data Submission

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

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

Questions:   Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609
Last Reviewed: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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