Financial Assistance
Evanston Township High School offers financial assistance to help families with school-related costs, including discounted or free meals, activities, and events. Families must submit an application every year to determine eligibility as determined by federal income guidelines.
To apply, please complete a Financial Assistance Form online. If approved, your student(s) will qualify for discounts on:
- School meals (free or reduced breakfast, lunch, after-school meal)
- School fees
- AP and ACT Exam fees
- Summer sports camps
- Parking permits
- And more
Eligibility for Financial Assistance
To qualify, families must meet one of the following criteria:
| Eligibility Category | How Eligibility is Determined |
|---|---|
| Household Income and Size | Based on your total household income and size in the month the application is submitted, or the month prior. |
| Participation in Assistance Programs | Household is directly certified through an assistance program (such as SNAP or TANF) in coordination with the State of Illinois. If you participate in SNAP or TANF, there is no need to submit a form. Your students are automatically approved. |
| Student Housing Status |
Your child is identified as foster, homeless, migrant, or runaway. |
Note: Your U.S. citizenship or immigration status does not affect your Financial Assistance eligibility.
Automatic Approval for Financial Assistance
If you received a letter from ETHS stating that your children were automatically approved (directly certified) for financial assistance for the upcoming school year, this means someone in your household participates in one of the following programs:
-
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
If this applies to your family, you do not need to submit a Financial Assistance Form. Your family is already approved for financial assistance.
How to Apply
The Financial Assistance Form must be completed online. You only need to complete one (1) application per household. To apply, follow these steps:
- Submit a Financial Assistance Form online at eths.schoollunchapp.com. List all high school-age students in your household in one application.
- After applying, you can check your application status online using your login credentials.
- For questions or help applying, contact the Nutrition Services Department at (847)424-7225.
Note: If your family is directly certified for financial assistance because someone in your household participates in SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR, you do not need to submit an application. Your family is already approved for financial assistance.
Information You’ll Need to Apply
You will need to report your total household income when completing the Financial Assistance Form. Please have the following information ready:
- Total household income: You will need to report your total household income.
- If anyone in your household is employed, have their pay stubs or earning statements handy to report their gross income (the amount before taxes and deductions).
- If anyone in your household receives Social Security or retirement benefits, gather their benefits statements to report the amount and how often they receive those payments.
- You may also need to reference other financial documents to report any additional sources of income.
Note: The “Help” button in the income section of the application offers detailed instructions to guide you through what you need to report.
Additional Support for Families
We recognize that financial circumstances vary. Families experiencing financial hardship—regardless of Free and Reduced-Price Meal Program eligibility—are encouraged to contact the Business Office to discuss options and next steps. Contact the Business Office by phone at (847)424-7110 or via email at student-accounts@eths202.org.
Contact Information
Nutrition Services Department
Kim Minestra
Director of Nutrition Services
Phone: (847) 424-7225
Email: minestrak@eths202.org
Ana Hernandez
Nutrition Services Specialist
Phone: (847) 424-7225
Email: hernandeza@eths202.org