The Board of Education will annually approve a registration fee to be assessed for each student for the school year. Fees will be established for students in kindergarten through grade six.
Waiver for Registration Fees
In accordance with state regulations, the Bennett Community School District provides a waiver of fees for students, if the student or the student’s family, meet one of the following criteria:
Full Waiver of Fees
- eligible for free lunch
- eligible for Family Investment Program (FIP)
- eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- eligible for transportation assistance under open enrollment
- is living in foster care
- eligible if classified as a foreign exchange student
Partial Waiver of Fees – payment of 40%
- is eligible for reduced priced meals
Temporary Waiver – is eligible for full or partial waiver of fee
- if family has temporary financial hardship
- at the discretion of the school district
A student or family has the right to appeal the decision.
The administration shall provide forms for application for full, partial or temporary waiver of registration fees.
Approved: 12-13-99
Reviewed: 12-10-18
Revised: 8-19-96, 11-08-99, 12-11-0612-14-15
BENNETT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
APPLICATION FOR STUDENT WAIVER OF FEES
Student’s Name___________________________________ ______________
Grade______________ School Year
Please check the type of waiver of fee requested and check the type of evidence being provided.
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Full Waiver of Fees
-Eligible for free school meals
______a. provide copy of letter sent to all food stamp households from the
Department of Human Services OR
______b. complete application for free or reduced priced meals and meet
eligibility criteria
-Eligible for Family Investment Program (FIP) or Aid to Dependent Children (AFDC)
______a. provide copy of letter sent to all food stamp households from the
Department of Human Services OR
______b. provide copy of letter indicating eligibility for family investment
program (FIP)
-Eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
_____a. provide copy of letter indicating eligibility for supplemental security program (SSI)
-Eligible for transportation assistance under open enrollment
_____a. forms and criteria may be obtained from the administrative offices
-Is living in foster care
_____a. provide evidence the student is residing in a foster home
Partial Waiver of Fees – Requires Payment of 40%
-Is eligible for reduced priced meals
_____a. complete application for free or reduced priced meals and meet required eligibility criteria
Temporary Waiver – Maximum of One Year
Student or family may request a temporary waiver of registration fees if the family is undergoing temporary financial hardship. Please provide the building principal with a brief written explanation for the request. The information will be kept confidential.
All forms and documentation must be returned to the Superintendent of Schools. You will be notified if the application has been approved or denied. If the application is denied, you may appeal the decision by contacting the Superintendent of Schools at 890-2226.
Parent or Guardian_______________________________________________ Date__________________
Application Approved_____________________________Application Denied______________________
