SUN Bucks Program Bulletin – Week of May 5, 2025

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SUN Bucks Program Bulletin – Week of May 5, 2025

SUN Bucks Eligibility Data Upload Portal (EDU-Portal) is Now Open!

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), in partnership with Minnesota Information Technology (MNIT), has launched the SUN Bucks EDU-Portal—a new system that allows schools to securely upload student data to determine eligibility for SUN Bucks program benefits. The portal is now live and ready for schools to begin submitting student information. The portal will remain open throughout the summer for schools to upload student data and will officially close for the 2025 SUN Bucks data submission on September 5, 2025.

New SUN Bucks Training and Resources

New resources are now available to help schools learn about the SUN Bucks program and how to use the SUN Bucks EDU-Portal for student data uploads to determine benefits eligibility. Explore the trainings and resources listed below on the MDE SUN Bucks webpage.

  • SUN Bucks Program Training Video plus PowerPoint Slide Deck
  • SUN Bucks EDU-Portal Training Video plus PowerPoint Slide Deck
  • Quick Links to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) resources
  • SUN Bucks program resources
  • SUN Bucks EDU-Portal resources
  • SUN Bucks resources to share with families

2025 SUN Bucks Office Hours

The MDE SUN Bucks team will be offering virtual office hours to support schools with any SUN Bucks-related questions. To make the most of your session, please submit a meeting request along with detailed information about your questions or concerns. This will help us review and prepare in advance to better assist you.

Connect with Us

Schools and districts with SUN Bucks questions can email SUNBucks.MDE@state.mn.us.

Families with SUN Bucks questions can call the SUN Bucks helpline at 651-431-4608 or submit SUN Bucks help form.

To learn more about SUN Bucks, visit SUN Bucks website.