Direct Certification Instructions
Student eligibility for free meals is determined by application or by direct certification. Although direct certification systems vary by state and LEA, all such systems are designed to eliminate the need for paper applications. States and LEAs generally rely on computer systems to match student enrollment lists against SNAP agency records and the records of other assistance agencies whose participants are categorically eligible for free meals. The matching process, whether automated or manual, requires no action by the children's parents or guardians.Systems Design
provides for the download of the Direct Certification files, the import to the Systems Design POS system server, and the processing of these files within the system to effect the qualification of the subject students. Notification letters of the Direct Certification are produced for mailing to the household.
provides for the download of the Direct Certification files, the import to the Systems Design POS system server, and the processing of these files within the system to effect the qualification of the subject students. Notification letters of the Direct Certification are produced for mailing to the household.
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In order to complete the Direct Certification process it is necessary to transfer the file that is downloaded from the Administrator’s PC to the Systems Design POS server.. This will require a small application to be installed on the PC. This is a one time operation and may be accomplished by following the steps in the following instruction sheet.
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