How to apply for Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance
Check you meet the conditions first — who can get Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance. Then use the official form below.
There is no single downloadable form for this one
Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is applied for through MyWelfare or the office that handles it. Start from the official page below rather than a form.
Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance on Citizens Information
What you will need
- Your PPS number.
- Proof of identity and, usually, proof of address.
- Any supporting documents the form names — medical reports, payslips or bank statements, depending on the payment.
- Details of your income and savings, because this payment is means-tested.
Where to send it
Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Section
Social Welfare ServicesDepartment of Social ProtectionCollege RoadSligoF91 T384
After you apply
- Processing takes time. If you are left without income while you wait, you can apply for Supplementary Welfare Allowance in the meantime.
- If you are refused, you can appeal — but you have only 60 days from the date on the decision letter.
- Tell the Department if your circumstances change, as it can affect what you are entitled to.