Free school meals and clothing grant

How and when you'll get paid

We aim to process your application within 5 working days of receiving it. You will receive payment for the school clothing grant after this.

The school clothing grant is £130.00 per child for primary school pupils and £160.00 per child for high school pupils.

If you are entitled to a school clothing grant, a payment will be made direct into your bank account. If you are entitled to free school meals, we will notify your child’s school.

During school holidays

If your child receives free school meals based on benefit entitlement, you will get a payment during the holidays. There's no need to apply separately.

If they are in Primary 6 or 7 or S1 to S3 and receiving free school meals based on Scottish Child Payment, you will not receive this payment.