The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance scheme is now accepting applications. This means-tested payment helps families with the costs of school clothing and footwear for the upcoming academic year.
The application window for a payment of up to €285 per child has officially opened. The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance scheme runs annually from June 1st to September 30th. This scheme is designed to assist parents with the expenses associated with sending their children back to school in September. This year's allowance is a welcome relief for families as they navigate the rising cost of living.
\The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is a means-tested, one-time payment intended to help families manage the additional costs of clothing and footwear when children return to school in the fall. To be eligible for the allowance, applicants must meet specific criteria. \The amount of the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance varies depending on the age of the child. Children between 18 and 22 years old who are enrolled in second-level education are eligible for the payment. The Department of Social Protection utilizes a matching process to automatically distribute the allowance to many recipients. Award notifications are typically sent to MyWelfare accounts or via postal mail in June each year. If you haven't received a notification by the end of June and believe you meet the eligibility requirements, you'll need to submit an application, even if you've received the payment automatically in previous years. The most convenient method of application is online through MyWelfare.ie. The online application portal is open from June to September annually. Starting in June 2025, a printable PDF version of the application form will be available on the Department's website
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