Free school meals
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Session 2008 - 2009
If you are a parent or guardian who receives Income Support or Job Seekers Allowance (income based), you can apply for free school meals for your children.
- you receive Child Tax Credit
- and do not receive Working Tax Credit
- and your annual income is £15,565 or less (as assessed by the Inland Revenue and shown on your current Tax Credit Award Notice (TCAN)
Please note you cannot claim free school meals for your children if you receive Working Tax Credit.
You can complete the online application form or download the PDF application below.
When you download the PDF form you will need to:
- print out a blank copy;
- fill it in and sign it; and
- return it to your area registration office.
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Application forms for free school meals and clothing grants are combined on the same form.
For further information please:
email: cg.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk
phone: 01505 320012
Alternatively you can write to us at:
Johnstone Registrars
16-18 McDowall Street
Johnstone
PA5 8QL



