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Grants and benefits
Help with school grants and benefits
Education maintenance allowance
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a weekly payment of £30, paid fortnightly, to encourage young people to stay on at school after compulsory schooling ends.
Education trusts
Education Trusts are small grants which are available for educational pursuits or projects.
I need help with school meals, clothing and footwear
Scottish Borders can help parents, who qualify, with free school meals and help with the cost of school clothing and footwear for children.