Free School Meals/School Uniform Allowance 2020-21

Current Eligible Families

Parents/guardians who are currently in receipt of support for the 2019/20 school year will receive a pre-populated application form from EA, which they are required to complete and return as soon as possible to help avoid any delays. Forms to begin arriving week commencing 6 July 2020.

New Applicants

This year the Education Authority (EA) have a new online application form for new applicants. Parents/guardians will be required to complete the form and upload supporting documentation to verify they are in receipt of one of the qualifying benefits. Both the paper based form and online form are accessible from the EA website – https://www.eani.org.uk/financial-help/free-schoolmeals

Applicants can also request an application form from the Meals and Uniform Section (contact details below}.

Free School Meals / Uniform Grants Helpdesk

EA’s Free Schools Meals and Uniform Grants Helpdesk is available, to assist any parents/guardians who may have any queries. The Helpdesk operates Monday – Friday, during office hours and can be contacted via email Ballymena MealsandUniforms-Ballymena@eani.org.uk

EA have also compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions on their website to assist with any parental queries.