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ctc and free school meals

susiesue_2
susiesue_2 Posts: 291 Forumite
edited 11 November 2009 at 8:01PM in Benefits & tax credits
who is alb;e to claim
thanks
susiesue
Julius Caesar, and the roman empire, couldn't conquer the blue sky

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  • setmefree
    setmefree Posts: 851 Forumite
    Who is eligible?

    You can get free school meals for your child if you or your partner gets either:
    • Pension Credit Guarantee Credit (the 'guarantee credit element')
    • Income Support
    • Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
    • Child Tax Credit (but not Working Tax Credit) and have a family income below £14,155, as assessed by HM Revenue & Customs
  • So yes, you should be able to get free school meals as long as your income (not including student loans and bursaries) doesnt go above £14155.
    Obviously if you are working 16+ hours as well as being a student (which I assume you are not) you should claim WTC.
  • susiesue_2
    susiesue_2 Posts: 291 Forumite
    mmm, maybe in with a chance i think. i dont mind paying but if i can get help-well why not i pay 17.50 a week so that would help
    susiesue
    Julius Caesar, and the roman empire, couldn't conquer the blue sky
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