Applications for School Clothing Grants and Free School Meals

Eligibility Criteria

School Clothing Grant:

If you are in receipt of:

• Income Support / Pension Credit
• Income-Based Jobseeker's Allowance
• Employment & Support Allowance (any income related element)
• Universal Credit where monthly earned income does not exceed £1,778
• Council Tax Reduction (not discount)
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

You could get a School Clothing Grant

Free School Meals

If you are in receipt of:

• Income Support / Pension Credit
• Income-Based Jobseeker's Allowance 
• Employment & Support Allowance (any income related element)
• Universal Credit where monthly earned income does not exceed £850
• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

You could get Free School Meals

To apply, please visit the following link: School Clothing Grants and Free School Meals Application (opens new window).

Alternatively, you can download a copy of the application form as a pdf: School Clothing Grants and Free School Meals application form (PDF Version) (PDF, 233 KB)(opens new window), once completed, please return this by email to: EducationBenefits@westlothian.gov.uk (opens new window)

West Lothian Cost of Living Hub

Help and advice is also available from the West Lothian Cost of Living Hub. Their range of services and benefits can be accessed via the following link: https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/costofliving (opens new window)