Who is eligible for a school clothing grant ?If you receive Income Support or Income-Based Jobseekers Allowance, Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit, and your child is under the age of sixteen and attends a primary or secondary school, you may be eligible for a school clothing and footwear grant.
What benefits can I get for my child to assist them attend school?You may be eligible for an education maintenance allowance, free school meals, free school transport, disabled student allowance, a school clothing allowance and, for students who wish to stay on for 6th year at secondary school, there is also access grant funding available.
How often can I apply for a school clothing grant?You can apply or a school clothing and footwear grant once in any financial year, i.e. once between 1 April and 31 March.
Can I apply for a school clothing and footwear grant if I am in receipt or Working Families Tax Credit?For applicants in receipt of Working Tax Credit to qualify for a clothing grant, your gross annual income must be less than £16,190, as calculated by the Inland Revenue, and as shown on your award letter. You need to send a copy of your tax credit award letter with your application.
Can I apply for a school clothing and footwear grant if I am in receipt of Child Tax Credit?If you receive Child Tax Credit only and your annual income is less than £16,190 as assessed by the Inland Revenue, then yes, you will be eligible for a school clothing and footwear grant. You need to send a copy of your tax credit award letter with your application.