Last chance to apply for help with school costs

Last chance to apply for help with school costsImage source, PA MediaImage caption, The government's bonus scheme is to help families with the cost of school essentials like uniform and stationery ByLisa YoungChannel IslandsPublishedJust nowFamilies have less than a week left to apply for help with the costs of getting ready for the new school year.The Back to School Bonus scheme offers a one-off payment of up to £150 towards uniforms,  stationery and other essentials for children from reception to Year 11.The last government announced the funding in April for parents who do not receive income support and earn a combined income of £75,000 or less.The application deadline is Friday 31 July with money due to be paid into bank accounts in August.More news stories for JerseyListen to the latest news for JerseyAttributionSoundsThe Government of Jersey said the fund had been designed to help families that faced cost-of-living pressures.The amount of the bonus is £100 for each primary school child and £150 for each secondary school child.The government said parents on Income Support would not need to apply and would automatically be given the bonus in August.Follow BBC Jersey on X, external and Facebook, external. Send your story ideas to channel.islands@bbc.co.uk, external.Related topicsCost of Living More on this storyFunds available to help with back-to-school costsPublished16 JuneFamilies to get cash to help with school uniformsPublished14 AprilRelated internet linksGovernment of Jersey - Back to School Bonus