The Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BCSFA) opens for applications today, 4 June 2025.
If you qualify for the Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance, you’ll get:
- €160 for a child aged 4-11 on 30 September 2025
- €285 for a child aged 12-22 on 30 September 2025
Children aged 18-22 must be returning to education in a recognised school in the autumn of 2025.
Applications open 4 June 2025 and close 30 September 2025.
Visit citizensinformation.ie to find out more about the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance https://bit.ly/BacktoSchoolClothingandFootwearAllowance