SUN Bucks Card & ACP Information
Benefits Issuance and Timeline
Eligible children will receive a card with $120 for use over the summer period, which is June 1st through August 31st. Funds are subject to expungement four months (122 days) after benefits are made available. Funds will be mailed to the mailing address in your schools database, or the Statewide Automated Welfare System (SAWS) for children that are identified eligible through enrollment in CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal.
The tentative benefit issuance timeline is as follows:
- Mid-June to August 31, for children identified eligible on or before April 16, 2024
- Students newly identified as eligible from March 30, 2024, through August 31, 2024. Households will receive benefits September through November 2024.
Please note, 2024 S-EBT has different eligibility requirements from Pandemic EBT. Pandemic EBT provided benefits to all children attending a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) School. For 2024 S-EBT, children must have individual eligibility through direct certification or an Education Benefit form on file at BSD.
Visit the SUN Bucks website: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/sunbucks
For household questions, families can contact the CDSS Customer Service center at 1-877-328-9677.
Lifeline is a federal program dedicated to making phone and internet service more affordable for low-income households. This benefit provides eligible consumers with a monthly discount of up to $9.25. Consumers living on Tribal lands are eligible for an enhanced discount of up to $34.25 per month.
- USAC’s Lifeline Support Center helps you apply for the program, understand eligibility requirements, and keep your benefit current through an annual recertification process.
- Lifeline consumers must apply for Lifeline and then sign up with a participating phone or internet company, recertify annually, and keep their information up to date.
- Phone or Internet company enrolls you in the Lifeline program, manages your service, and answers questions about your service, phone or device, or bill.
Apply now to confirm you qualify for the Lifeline program. You may be eligible to get Lifeline based on your income or participation in a government assistance program. Learn more about qualifying.
If you live in California, Oregon, or Texas, check with your phone or internet company or visit your state website to find out how to apply for the program.
Why can I no longer apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)?
Due to a lack of additional funding from Congress, the ACP stopped accepting new applications as of February 7, 2024. The last fully funded month of the ACP was April 2024, and the program has ended for now. If Congress provides more funds for the ACP, the FCC will issue additional information.
When will my ACP benefit end?
The last fully funded month of the ACP was April 2024 and the program has ended for now. Contact your internet company if you have questions about your bill.