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The closing date to apply for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance for 2023 was 30th September 2023. No further applications are being accepted.
The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance for 2024 will open in June 2024.
What is Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance?
Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is a payment to help you meet the costs of uniforms and footwear for children going to school.
Who can get Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance?
You may qualify for Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance if:
- You have a child between 4 and 17 or between 18 and 22 in secondary education
- You are getting a qualifying payment from this Department or an approved training course or employment scheme.
- You are getting an Increase for a Qualified Child (applies in most cases).
- You satisfy a means test.
What will you be asked about?
Your claim or payment details.
We will require some information on the payment you currently receive.
Your children’s details
Details such as their names and their PPS Numbers.
Your financial situation
Questions about income, savings or investments you or your partner may have.
You'll need a MyGovID account to apply. If you don't have one you can create one here.