Collecting Family Income Surveys
Purpose: This document describes the process school office staff use for collecting Family Income Surveys. A new digital Family Income Survey was implemented in 2024-25 school year, along with a more narrowed approach in identifying families that need to complete the form.
The digital Family Income Survey can be found here: https://forms.psd1.org/Forms/FamilyIncomeSurvey
The Family Income Survey helps the district identify low income eligible students, which in turn impacts the level of funding the district receives. In addition, eligible families can qualify for benefits, such as Summer Food EBT ($120 per student) and fee waivers on extracurricular activities (eg. free ASB).
Please encourage families to complete the Family Income Survey to qualify for their eligible benefits and to maximize the district’s funding.
Who Should Complete the Family Income Survey?
Use the Need Income Survey report in PowerSchool. This report lists students that need to complete a Family Income Survey and have a high probability of being identified as eligible.
You’ll notice that the report only contains a fraction of your school’s students, that’s because students that participate in assistance programs—TANF, Basic Food, FDPIR, Migrant, Foster, Homeless—automatically qualify and do not need to complete the Family Income Survey. They will not be shown on this report.
Access the report by going to Data and Reporting > Custom Reports > Need Income Survey. Select your building, the appropriate school year, then click Generate Report. A list of students, and their guardians, will be exported. Ensure all families on this list complete a survey. As families complete a survey, their students will be removed from the report the next time it is generated.
Is there a paper form available?
A paper Family Income Survey—called the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit (CNEEB) form –is available on OSPI’s website. Several translated versions are available as well. If you choose to use the paper form, please send completed forms to the Special Programs Department. Heads up, the paper form is quite lengthy and a little intimidating.
Do you have communication tips or tricks?
We have a couple…
- Focus on the PowerSchool report. Students on this list have a high probability of being eligible; if we collect a Family Income Survey from these students, we’ll be in good shape.
- Emphasize the benefits to the family. Eligible families qualify for Summer Food EBT benefit ($120 per student…that adds up!) and get fee waivers for extracurricular activities (eg. free ASB).
- Setup an Auto-Update Group in ParentSquare. Every night, we flag students in ParentSquare that still need an income survey. This is the same list of students in the PowerSchool report. Create a group using the below click path.
Communication Templates
English Email
Subject: Support Your School and Unlock Family Benefits—Complete the Survey Today!
Dear Pasco School District Families,
We need your help to make a big impact! By completing the Family Income Survey, you can ensure your child’s school receives the full federal and state funding it deserves. This funding directly supports critical programs, resources, and opportunities that benefit students.
Completing the survey is quick, easy, and impactful—not just for your child’s school, but for your family as well. By participating, you may qualify for valuable benefits, including:
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Summer EBT Food Benefits: Receive $120 per student to help with grocery expenses.
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Extracurricular Fee Waivers: Enjoy free ASB cards and savings on activity fees through Washington State’s fee waiver program.
Many families qualify for these programs, so don’t miss out! The survey is simple and takes just two minutes to complete.
Click here to complete the Family Income Survey today.
Thank you for taking a moment to support your school and unlock valuable benefits for your family. Together, we can ensure all students receive the resources they deserve.
English Text Message
Pasco Schools needs your help! Complete the 2-question Family Income Survey to secure school funding and access benefits like $120/student in EBT food funds and free ASB cards. Don’t wait—do it today: https://bit.ly/40XXwsc
Spanish Email
Asunto: ¡Apoye a su escuela y desbloquee beneficios para su familia—complete la encuesta hoy!
Estimadas familias del Distrito Escolar de Pasco,
¡Necesitamos su ayuda para lograr un gran impacto! Al completar la Encuesta de Ingresos Familiares, usted asegura que la escuela de su hijo reciba todo el financiamiento federal y estatal que merece. Este financiamiento respalda directamente programas esenciales, recursos y oportunidades que benefician a los estudiantes.
Completar la encuesta es rápido, fácil y significativo, no solo para la escuela de su hijo, sino también para su familia. Al participar, puede calificar para beneficios valiosos, como:
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Beneficios de alimentos de EBT para el verano: Reciba $120 por estudiante para ayudar con los gastos de alimentos.
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Exención de tarifas extracurriculares: Obtenga tarjetas ASB gratuitas y ahorre en las tarifas de actividades gracias al programa de exención de tarifas del estado de Washington.
¡Muchas familias califican para estos programas, así que no se los pierda! La encuesta es simple y solo toma dos minutos completarla.
Haga clic aquí para completar la Encuesta de Ingresos Familiares hoy.
Gracias por tomarse un momento para apoyar a su escuela y desbloquear beneficios valiosos para su familia. Juntos, podemos asegurarnos de que todos los estudiantes reciban los recursos que merecen.
Spanish Text Message
¡Las Escuelas de Pasco necesitan su ayuda! Complete la Encuesta de Ingresos Familiares de 2 preguntas para asegurar el financiamiento escolar y acceder a beneficios como $120 por estudiante en fondos de alimentos EBT y tarjetas ASB gratuitas. No espere—hágalo hoy: https://bit.ly/40XXwsc
Additional Frequently Asked Questions can be found on this district webpage.