Scotland - Apply for School Clothing Grant

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for School Clothing Grant, the applicant has to approach the nearby Local Register Office link

   Note: The applicant has to enter their Postcode to find nearby offices.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. There is no fee for School Clothing Grant.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. If the application is successful, the applicant will receive the School Clothing Grant.
13. The entire process can be completed within 15 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Proof of identity (Passport, Birth Certificate, Driving License, etc)
• Proof of address (Utility bills, Tenancy Agreement, Voter id)
• Proof of income
• Proof of benefits
• Clothing needs report
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTER OFFICE
General Register Office
PO Box 2
Southport
PR8 2JD
Telephone: 0300 123 1837
Textphone: 18001 0300 123 1837
For general enquiries [email protected]
For enquiries after you’ve applied for a certificate - Online form link
Contact Details link
Local Register Office link

Note: The applicant has to enter their Postcode to find nearby offices. If the applicant doesn’t know their postcode use the following link to find their postcode link

Eligibility

• The applicant must meet certain eligibility criteria to qualify for the School Clothing Grant. the applicant must be receiving certain benefits or meet certain income criteria.

Fees

• There is no fee for School Clothing Grant.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The entire process can be completed within 15 – 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Applicant’s name and address
• Age
• Gender
• Postcode
• Telephone
• Email address
• Father’s name
• Mother’s name
• Address
• Income details
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The School Clothing Grant is a grant provided by the Scottish Government to help families on low incomes purchase school clothing and footwear for their children. The grant is intended to help parents and carers meet the cost of school uniforms, PE kit, and other essential clothing items that their children need for school.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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Others

• In Scotland, the School Clothing Grant is a one-off payment of £120 per eligible child, which is paid directly to the parent or carer.
• The grant is available to families who receive certain benefits or meet certain income criteria, such as those in receipt of Universal Credit or those with an annual income of less than £16,105.