Assist is offered for West Lothian households with children at college.
Pupils who're eligible for further assist with the prices of uniforms, lunches and staying on at college can now submit a web based software to make sure they are going to obtain their entitlement in the beginning of the brand new tutorial faculty yr from August 16.
On-line purposes for the educational yr 2022/2023 at the moment are open by way of the West Lothian Council web site for these pupils who're entitled to Training Upkeep Allowance (EMA) and Free College Meals/College Clothes Grants.
Within the tutorial yr 2021/22, 10,905 pupils in West Lothian benefitted from Free College Meals and 7468 pupils have been awarded a College Clothes Grant.
Instructional Upkeep Allowance (EMA) is an allowance of £30 per week, relying on family revenue.
College students on Exercise Agreements (HYPE agreements), are residence educated, attend Donaldsons or Moore Home or estranged from dad and mom or in care of the authority can be paid.
Yow will discover particulars on eligibility and related software kinds for the above advantages by way of the West Lothian Council web site.
Please go to: https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/helpwithcosts
In the event you encounter any points with the purposes kinds or have any queries relating to these advantages, please go to: EducationBenefits@westlothian.gov.uk
Govt councillor for schooling, Andrew McGuire mentioned: “With growing pressures on funds amidst the continued rise in the price of residing, it has by no means been extra essential to make sure that our pupils are given each likelihood to reach their schooling.
“We'd encourage anybody who has kids at college to seek out out whether or not they're eligible for any of the advantages detailed above and to please get in contact with the council’s schooling advantages crew in the event that they want any additional recommendation.”
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