The one-off lump sum payment is aimed at helping families with the extra costs of children starting school each autumn
Parents have been urged not to miss out applying for a one-off social welfare payment worth up to €285 before the deadline closes later this month. The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is a means-tested payment which aids families with the cost of clothing and footware for children starting school.
The social welfare payment is aimed at helping families with the extra costs of children starting school each autumn, reports RSVP Live.READ MORE: Budget 2025 - €624 cost of living boost on the cards for social welfare recipients The one-off payment has been paid to eligible parents since the summer but it is still available to claim at the moment. However, applications will close on September 30. Here's everything you need to know about the payment worth up to €285 per child and how to apply before you miss out. What is the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance? The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is a means-tested once-off payment aimed at helping families with the extra costs of clothing and footwear when children start school each autumn. The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance scheme is open from June 1 to September 30 each year. Who can apply To qualify for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance, you must meet the following criteria: How much will I get paid? In 2024, the BSCFA paid for each eligible child aged 4-11 on September 30, 2024 is €160. In 2024, the BSCFA paid for each eligible child aged 12-22 on September 30 is €285. Children aged between 18 and 22 years must be returning to full-time second-level education in a recognised school or college in the autumn of 2024. How to apply Applications for the 2024 payment opened in June and the closing date to apply for this year’s allowance is September 30. The BSCFA is paid automatically to many families. If you are paid automatically, you don't need to apply for the BSCFA. The Department of Social Protection will let you know if you are paid automatically using your MyWelfare account, or by post. If you received the allowance last year, you should get the payment automatically this year again if your circumstances haven’t changed. If you are not paid automatically, you can apply for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance online at MyWelfare.ie. If you are experiencing difficulties applying online, please contact the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance team on 0818 11 11 13 or 071 91 93318 or email the team at bscfa@welfare.ie and an officer will be able to assist you to apply online or will issue an application form to you in the post.You will need a Public Services Card to get verified. If you do not have a PSC card you will need to contact the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance section on 071 91 93318 or 0818 11 11 13 and they will try to enable you to become MyGovID verified. Sign up to the Irish Mirror's daily newsletter here and get breaking news and top stories direct to your inbox.
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