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Grants

Welcome to the Grants area of the website.

 

Here you will find information on a variety of topics including free school transport for those living the necessary distance from school, free school meals for those whose parents/guardians are in receipt of qualifying benefits, clothing grants for year 7 pupils who are entitled to free school meals and student grants for those in higher and further education.

 

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Bus collecting pupils at bus stop
Getting a child to school on time and safely can often be a challenge. In some cases children may be eligible for free school transport, which could help. Here you can find information regarding eligibility.
 
 
Children eating apples as part of their free school meal
Torfaen Council is able to grant free school meals to children whose parents/guardians receive Income Support, Income Based Job Seekers Allowance, or in some instances Child Tax Credit. 
 
 
School Uniform - School Clothing Grants
The Local Education Authority and Welsh Assembly Government offer a school uniform clothing grant to families to help support them with the cost of school clothing. The grant is currently £95.00 (subject to review).
 
 
Student Loans

If you are staying on in school or entering Further or Higher Education there may be money available to help you, whether from the government, your place of study and other sources. Help includes non-repayable grants and student loans.

 
 

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Useful Links

Visit the Directgov website at www.direct.gov.uk (opens in a new window)|
Visit the Student Finance Wales website at www.studentfinancewales.co.uk (opens in a new window)|
Visit the UCAS website at www.ucas.com (opens in a new window)
Visit the Welsh Assembly Government website at www.wales.gov.uk (opens in a new window)|
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