Applications for free school meals and clothing grants for the 2018/19 school session are now being accepted by Argyll and Bute Council.
Pupils from primary one through to S6, are eligible for free meals and grants provided their parents or carers are in receipt of any of the following:
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Income Support
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Income Based Jobseekers Allowance
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Income Related Employment and Support Allowance
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Child Tax Credit but not Working Tax Credit (Income should not exceed £16,105)
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Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit (Income should not exceed £6,420)
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Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
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Universal Credit** “monthly take home pay for period must be under £610”
If you received an award during 2017/18 session you must reapply for this to continue.
You are entitled to a school clothing grant of £100 if you are in receipt of any of the following:
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Income Support
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Income Based Jobseekers Allowance
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Income Related Employment and Support Allowance
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Housing Benefit
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Council Tax Reduction
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Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit (Income should not exceed £6,420)
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Universal Credit* “monthly take home pay for period must be under £610”
Application forms should be obtained from your school, your local Customer Service Point or you can apply online www.argyll-bute.gov.uk (please note when applying online you must have access to scan all pages of your supporting evidence).
If you require any further information please contact your school or phone School Support on 01369 704000.