Free School Meals
All children in primary 1 to 5 get free school meals. Children after primary 5 could still get free school meals if you're on a low income.
Help with School Clothing Costs
You may be able to get financial help with your child's school clothing and shoes. This help is called a 'school clothing grant'. You apply to your local council.
Scottish Child Payment
Scottish Child Payment helps towards the costs of supporting your family. It's a weekly payment of £25 that you can get for every child you look after who's under 16 years of age. You'll get the payment every 4 weeks if your application is successful.
Best Start Grant
Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods are payments that help towards the costs of being pregnant or looking after a child.
Education Maintenance Allowance
Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) give financial support to eligible 16 to 19 year olds who want to continue learning.
School Financial Support Form
For any questions or further information, please complete this form.