Every child deserves the chance to thrive at school, regardless of financial circumstances. We are committed to providing families with the support they need to help children and young people participate fully in their education.
If financial challenges are affecting your child’s ability to attend school or perform to their full potential, help is available. We understand that these situations can be stressful.
Please contact your school or early learning/childcare establishment to find out more about available resources or specific support services.
Don’t miss out - claim what’s yours
To make sure you are getting all the support you and your family are entitled to, you can take a free online benefit check using the Fife Benefit Calculator.
Alternatively, you can call our Community Support Line on 0800 952 0330 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm)
What could I be entitled to?
Below is a range of financial support available to help support pupils and their families.
Café Inc
Cafe Inc is a free lunch club for children and young people during the school holidays.Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
A weekly payment of £30 for young people (16-25) from low income families who are continuing in higher or further educationPeriod Products
We currently provide online access to free sanitary products. This includes reusable products.Young Carer Grant
Young Carer Grant is a yearly payment of £359.65 for young carers in Scotland aged 16, 17 or 18 years old.Young Person’s Free Bus Travel
Free bus travel throughout Scotland for young people aged 5-21
