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Supporting people throughout their education
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Benefits & grants
Help with education costs
There are a variety of education grants, loans and allowances that could help you or your children during different stages of education.
Depending on your circumstances, you could get:
help with travel costs and school trips, free school lunch, free milk and musical tuition
Education Maintenance Allowance
or other support for young adults in further education or unwaged training
student loans and other help with higher education.
See the links on the left for more details, including how to apply.
Don't miss out on benefits!
You may be able to get tax credits, help with housing costs of council tax, child benefit and more.
See
Benefits for families
for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my child get free school milk?
If my child currently receives free school meals will I need to reapply every year?
My children attend a state school outside Greenwich. Can they still get free school meals?
How is the clothing grant paid?
If I am turned down for a bus pass can I appeal?
Is my income taken into account when applying for a free bus pass for my child?
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Benefits & grants
Primary and secondary grants - 5 to 16 year olds
Further education - 16 to 19 year olds
Help with higher education costs
Benefits for children at school leaflet
Help with musical tuition and instrument costs
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