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1317 (07/2026) Chapter 9: Summer EBT Program (SEBT) is used to determine eligibility. The NSLP income standards are published annually and change on July 1st of each year. The date on the completed SEBT application will be used to determine which income standard is used. Interviews Interviews are not a requirement for the SEBT program. Calculation of benefits Current income refers to gross income received by the filing group in the month prior to the SEBT application, before any deductions. If this income does not reflect the filing group’s typical income, they can estimate their annual income. The current income provided by the filing group on their completed application will be used to calculate their total current or annual income. The Department will calculate the filing groups current income based on the frequency of pay and converted as follows to arrive at an annual amount: a) Once a week pay is converted to an annual amount by multiplying by 52. b) Every other week pay (e.g., paid every other Friday) is converted to an annual amount by multiplying by 26. c) Twice a month pay (e.g., paid 15th and 30th of each month) is converted to an annual amount by multiplying by 24. d) Monthly pay is converted to an annual amount by multiplying by 12. Self-employment Self-employment income is considered countable based upon the net income after expenditures. Deductible business expenses include, but not limited to: • The cost of goods purchased • Rent • Utilities • Wages and salaries paid • Business taxes Non-deductible business expenses include: • The value of salable merchandise used by the owners of the business • Personal, Federal, State, or local income taxes Gross receipts include: