After you complete the screener in the Summer EBT Portal, if you need to complete an application, you can apply for Summer EBT online. Households may be asked to verify their gross income is at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Line.
You can also submit a paper application. Applications for Summer EBT can also be mailed to the IDHS Central Scan Unit (CSU), P.O. Box 19138, Springfield, IL 62794 or submitted in person, mail, or fax to the local Family Community Resource Center (FCRC). Find the closest FCRC.
Once the Summer EBT application has been processed, a Notice of Summer EBT Application Notice of Eligibility will be sent to you. The notice will include the child(ren) that are eligible, the child(ren) that are ineligible, the reason for the eligibility decision, information on accessing benefits, and information on filing an appeal.