Back to School Allowance

Parents and guardians who do not receive a letter will have to apply for the scheme, to help meet the costs of uniforms and shoes for children returning to ...

- Getting a Daily Expenses Allowance (formerly called Direct Provision Allowance) for a child in education (or for yourself if you are 18–22 and returning to full-time second-level education) You may qualify for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance if you are: Many families will receive the payment automatically, and those for which the automatic payment applies will receive a letter to that effect before June 20th.