Check which grants you can claim
This table gives you general guidance about which grants you can claim depending on which benefits you get.
The grants you’re eligible for will depend on where you live and what school your child goes to.
The Pupil Benefits Team will work out which grants you can get when you apply.
| Benefit you receive | School grant you can register for |
|---|---|
| Income Support | Free school meals and school clothing grant |
| Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance | Free school meals and school clothing grant |
| Income-related Employment and Support Allowance | Free school meals and school clothing grant |
| Support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 | Free school meals and school clothing grant |
| Pension Credit Guarantee | Free school meals and school clothing grant |
| Universal Credit with an annual net income of no more than £7,400 | Free school meals and school clothing grant |
| Child Tax Credit at a rate higher than the basic family element | Free school meal if your annual gross income not more than £16,190 and you're not eligible for Working Tax Credit. School clothing grant. |