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Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance

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  • #102
    katiebelle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 172 ✭✭katiebelle


    lucy2010 wrote: »
    I was refused last year as I was getting fulllone parents & half sick soI wasover the limit. Im on enterprise now ( well its taking them months to move me from LP to it so technically im on LP still ) & back below the limit. Im hearing anyone who got it last year is automaticly entitled to it?? How can they work that out when peoples circumstances have changed over the year


    You should have appealed that last year. My daughter was refused and appealed it and it was granted. I am assuming as its the social welfare looking after the scheme this year they have all our benefit details already so would know if things had changed. Text off for your form an apply asap. It will take a while to be processed.


  • #103
    jayjayxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jayjayxxx


    hopefully everyone who didnt get it monday will recieve it next week


  • #104
    bmarley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 356 ✭✭bmarley


    do they send out a letter to let you know when it can be picked up..would it not be better to send check out to home address?


  • #105
    jayjayxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jayjayxxx


    i haven't heard of anyone receiving a letter..


  • #106
    mrsbyrne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,228 ✭✭✭mrsbyrne


    jayjayxxx wrote: »
    i haven't heard of anyone receiving a letter..
    Quite a few have received letters in the last 2 days, Ive actually seen one! Its like bird watchers spotting a kingfisher or whatever! they seem to be trickling through. Dont bother texting for a form if you get neither letter or payment. Your local CIC will print one off for you on the 30th (Thursday). Fill it up and send it away asap.


  • #107
    jayjayxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jayjayxxx


    mrsbyrne wrote: »
    Quite a few have received letters in the last 2 days, Ive actually seen one! Its like bird watchers spotting a kingfisher or whatever! they seem to be trickling through. Dont bother texting for a form if you get neither letter or payment. Your local CIC will print one off for you on the 30th (Thursday). Fill it up and send it away asap.

    yeah not gunna text.. think its wierd how nearly everyone i know that receives it has got it and no sign of mine.


  • #108
    mommysteph
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭mommysteph


    :confused:
    lucy2010 wrote: »
    & sorry I forgot to add if anyones school is like ours you can only buy the tracksuit off the school ( sole supplier) the first 2 wednesdays of June & the book suplier will only order the books with payment upfront. Im luck I had my parents help or they would be tracksuitless in September.



    Yes I have kids in national school, and its a school tracksuit, and school coat as well.. all ordered last week and paid for in advance, books are on rental, and the school opens for payments last week of august, if you do not pay, kids do not get the books.

    Have also high school with same school tracksuit, school jumper, school skirt, school, coat and now school blazer as well.. all from one outlet at 8 times the price of a normal jumper.. crazy.

    And now we are also being hit for school buses.. have 2 different buses for kids..

    feel like digging a whole, sticking my head in it, and never coming out again.


  • #109
    Karen23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,871 ✭✭✭Karen23


    rolo26 wrote: »
    Just wondering if any one can help, i recieved back to school clothing and footwear last year as i was on social welfare, i am not in receipt of any payment this year as my husband in claiming for me and kids this year, will he recieve payment back to school in his name or will i recieve, haven't recieved letter yet, so would i have to fill application form.husband is working on CE Scheme and claiming for us, will i need to apply or will he get payment

    C.E participants dont qualify for Back to School Allowance , My dad recently finished his C.E and he qualified this year for the first time and I did C.E for two years and never got it.


  • #110
    fuzzie_dunlop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭fuzzie_dunlop


    Just to let everyone know, been getting BTSCFA for last 6 years (had to apply every year), got no letter as of yesterday (28.06.2011) and got it paid automatically this morning into bank account.

    It's working for some, let's hope their 80% target is met..............


  • #111
    mommysteph
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭mommysteph


    thats good news... was wondering about those whom get paid via bank.. Checked but still nothing, hopefully tomorrow with normal LP payment. Fingers crossed..


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  • #112
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    Just to let you know, I get my lone parents via bank. I received my back to school footwear and clothing allowance today in my bank. Didn't get a letter, so I think all is well but for the expected letter we were supposed to receive. Best of luck all, heading for town now and treating myself to a nice breakfast.


  • #113
    scoobisnacks
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭scoobisnacks


    I'm presuming that if it is your first year applying and you fall into the right bracket (getting fis, jsa and under limit) you still won't get it automatically and must apply separately? Is there a huge delay in processing them? Does it depend on county?


  • #114
    jackmax
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭jackmax


    i collected my jsa this morning and it wasn't with it :( i got it the last 2 years and still qualify so i don't know why. I will wait for the postman to come today and will ring them if i dont get a letter.


  • #115
    jayjayxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jayjayxxx


    fuzzie_dunlop wrote: »
    Just to let everyone know, been getting BTSCFA for last 6 years (had to apply every year), got no letter as of yesterday (28.06.2011) and got it paid automatically this morning into bank account.

    It's working for some, let's hope their 80% target is met..............

    there 80% target is over 100.000 so i can understand not everyone will receive it same time. school bookshop closes next week hope it comes before then.


  • #116
    edenbridge146
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 153 ✭✭edenbridge146


    Just checked my bank account and mine was lodged today.
    I normally get my allowance paid in on a Thursday.
    Still got no letter thou.
    Delighted can go and buy the school books now


  • #117
    BUBBLES1978
    Registered Users Posts: 383 ✭✭BUBBLES1978


    sent a text yesterday to get the form as i didnt think i would be eligible this year, low and behold went on line to check my bank account and it went in today......delighted now i can go get the bits for september althought at the rate my son is growing im a bit nervoue about buying his unifom yet:D:D


  • #118
    jayjayxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jayjayxxx


    has anyone checked post office 2day that isn't due a payment from social


  • #119
    Lugh Ildanach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 522 ✭✭✭Lugh Ildanach


    Karen23 wrote: »
    C.E participants dont qualify for Back to School Allowance , My dad recently finished his C.E and he qualified this year for the first time and I did C.E for two years and never got it.

    Did you apply for it?

    CE participants who would be entitled to an increase for their child if they were on a qualifying payment, and who are below the relevant income limits ARE entitled to the payment. Even if you are above the limits, you may still receive the payment through the alternative assessment procedure if you are on one of the following schemes.

    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/social_welfare_payments_to_families_and_children/back_to_school_clothing_and_footwear_allowance.html
    Back to work schemes

    There are some special conditions for people who are on Back to Work Allowance (Employees), Back to Work Enterprise Allowance,Community Employment, Job Initiative, Revenue Job Assist, Rural Social Scheme and the Community Services Programme/Social Economy Programme (Grant Aided Employees).

    If you were on a social welfare before going onto one of these schemes, you will first be assessed using the standard means test for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance.

    If you fail to qualify using the standard means test, you will be re-assessed to find out if you can retain the Allowance as a secondary benefit under the different back to work schemes. In the re-assessment you can keep your entitlement to the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (or apply for it if you did not have an eligible child before now), as long as your gross household income is less than €317.43.

    In the re-assessment of means, the value of the Back to Work Allowance, Back to Enterprise Allowance and Family Income Supplement is not taken into account in the calculation of your gross household income.
    The people most likely to qualify using the secondary benefit (€317.43) assessment are people getting a Back to Work Enterprise Allowance.


  • #120
    upinthesky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,401 ✭✭✭upinthesky


    got a letter today but already got the payment yesterday


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  • #121
    Yawns
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,255 ✭✭✭Yawns


    Got a letter today telling me it was available from Monday gone. Which I had already went in and got it thanks to a friend's phone call. It also stated on my letter that my weekly payment would be available for collection on that day also which in my case was 1 day early.


  • #122
    katiebelle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 172 ✭✭katiebelle


    Got mine in the bank this morning Woo Hoo !!!! Thats a huge relief. Got no letter though


  • #123
    im a believer
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭im a believer


    oh my god i no the feelin, hav 2 girls in secondary hav to buy jacket with crest 50 each, jumper with crest 45 each, trousers only one style allowed 38 each as well as books bags tracksuits runners shoes oh god the list appears to be endless, i also have one son who is growing at lightening speed and needs new uniform and pe gear which also has crest. no sign of any letter had to appeal last year and got it 2 days before scholl started, so wont hold my breath, better start diggin that hole !!!!


  • #124
    dark crystal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,962 ✭✭✭✭dark crystal


    My sister got her letter through today telling her the payment would be there for her tommorrow.

    Much relief, I can tell you!


  • #125
    faw1tytowers
    Closed Accounts Posts: 486 ✭✭faw1tytowers


    Got letter today and the money is also in my bank today.


  • #126
    heathcliff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 130 ✭✭heathcliff


    mrsbyrne wrote: »
    Quite a few have received letters in the last 2 days, Ive actually seen one! Its like bird watchers spotting a kingfisher or whatever! they seem to be trickling through. Dont bother texting for a form if you get neither letter or payment. Your local CIC will print one off for you on the 30th (Thursday). Fill it up and send it away asap.

    What is CIC?? Is this your local Citizen Information Centre???


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  • #127
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    Anyone recieve payment who is on ce scheme, this is our only income, recieved no letter, seems to be a delay in these letters


  • #128
    katiebelle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 172 ✭✭katiebelle


    The letter actually came in the post just now


  • #129
    rainbowdrop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,294 ✭✭✭rainbowdrop


    faw1tytowers wrote: »
    Got letter today and the money is also in my bank today.

    +1

    Was reading this thread and decided to go to the banklink and check and there it was! Can't wait to go get all the school stuff tomorrow. It'll be a weight off my mind for the rest of the summer that it's already been got.


  • #130
    sheehan.thomas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭sheehan.thomas


    I got this allowance for the last 3 years and my circumstances are still the same. I have not received this at all so i rang the helpline. I was told those on disability allowance will have to reapply that for some reason they arent paid automatically. What a dose


  • #131
    c_lady89
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭c_lady89


    got my letter today as did a friend of mine with a lil one the same as age as my one.


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  • #132
    jackmax
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭jackmax


    I rang there a few mins ago. she said i have not been paid automatically :( i asked her was there a reason and she said that there was some glitch in their system and some people weren't paid who should have been. she is sending me out the form to send in. at least i know now i suppose and just have to wait and see :(


  • #133
    mrsbyrne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,228 ✭✭✭mrsbyrne


    heathcliff wrote: »
    What is CIC?? Is this your local Citizen Information Centre???
    Yep. http://centres.citizensinformation.ie/


  • #134
    sheehan.thomas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭sheehan.thomas


    Has anyone receiving disability allowance received this allowance, i was told because im on disability allowance ill need to reapply again.:mad:


  • #135
    jayjayxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jayjayxxx


    jackmax wrote: »
    I rang there a few mins ago. she said i have not been paid automatically :( i asked her was there a reason and she said that there was some glitch in their system and some people weren't paid who should have been. she is sending me out the form to send in. at least i know now i suppose and just have to wait and see :(

    i'll have to ring them.. knew that something like that would happen.


  • #136
    jjll
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,200 ✭✭✭jjll


    checked bank and its there no letter but happy got kids stuff today before its sold out phew can breath easy


  • #137
    faw1tytowers
    Closed Accounts Posts: 486 ✭✭faw1tytowers


    pauline60 wrote: »
    I get my money paid into my bank account. Does this mean my btsfw will be paid into my account or will I have to go to the post office to collect it.

    Yes your bank, thats what happened to me. It was in my bank account wthe day i recieved letter.


  • #138
    mishboys
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭mishboys


    ive checked the bank nothing my partner got his jsa today and still nothing..i wont be able to manage with out it im really getting worried now the uniforms are only advailable next monday and tuesday from the school and i wont be able to get them:(:(:(


  • #139
    Karen23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,871 ✭✭✭Karen23


    Lugh Ildanach wrote: »
    Did you apply for it?

    CE participants who would be entitled to an increase for their child if they were on a qualifying payment, and who are below the relevant income limits ARE entitled to the payment. Even if you are above the limits, you may still receive the payment through the alternative assessment procedure if you are on one of the following schemes.

    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/social_welfare_payments_to_families_and_children/back_to_school_clothing_and_footwear_allowance.html


    Ye , I had actually applied a few weeks before I knew about the CE scheme , on my first day my CWO rang me and said my application had been passed but would not be processed any further as it had been brought to their attention that I was now on CE and no longer qualified for the payment. Nobody I worked with on CE ever got it and they all applied every year hoping to get it.


  • #140
    jayjayxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jayjayxxx


    mishboys wrote: »
    ive checked the bank nothing my partner got his jsa today and still nothing..i wont be able to manage with out it im really getting worried now the uniforms are only advailable next monday and tuesday from the school and i wont be able to get them:(:(:(

    a friend of mine who gets it every year rang today and she was told to get a form so i'd say if you havn't got it yet it's not looking like you will.


  • #141
    Superwhy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 86 ✭✭Superwhy


    sheehan.thomas wrote: »
    Has anyone receiving disability allowance received this allowance, i was told because im on disability allowance ill need to reapply again.:mad:

    Tut that's awful, they could have said that before today.


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  • #142
    jackmax
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭jackmax


    I wonder how long it will take to process once we send in the form? last year when i got the form i sent it back straight away and I got the payment 6 wks later. wonder will it be quicker this year cos there won't be as many applications cos of the automatic payments??


  • #143
    jayjayxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jayjayxxx


    jackmax wrote: »
    I wonder how long it will take to process once we send in the form? last year when i got the form i sent it back straight away and I got the payment 6 wks later. wonder will it be quicker this year cos there won't be as many applications cos of the automatic payments??

    i'm gunna get form tomorrow and ask so i'll let you know


  • #144
    saoirse33
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭saoirse33


    i recieved the btscfa last year and thought i would automatically get it this year,checked my post ofice monday and nothing and got my normal payment today and still nothing...


  • #145
    jayjayxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jayjayxxx


    i heard that even if you reccieving same money but on back to work scheme or doing a fas course you wont qualify automaticaly


  • #146
    jayjayxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jayjayxxx


    can someone post the number to ring please


  • #147
    Helium
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 366 ✭✭Helium


    http://www.welfare.ie/EN/Forms/Documents/BSCFA.pdf

    New form if anyone needs it!!


  • #148
    slippersRheels
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭slippersRheels


    Cheers for the form, searched all morn for it, Heres hoping I get it. :)


  • #149
    jackmax
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭jackmax


    1890 66 22 44 is the number to ring. stay on hold to talk to someone. pressing 1 is only an automated thing.

    got my form in the post this morning so going to post it off later today and hopefully they won't take too long with it


  • #150
    jayjayxxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭jayjayxxx


    jackmax wrote: »
    1890 66 22 44 is the number to ring. stay on hold to talk to someone. pressing 1 is only an automated thing.

    got my form in the post this morning so going to post it off later today and hopefully they won't take too long with it

    Thanks. If 80% of people received it automatically it shouldn't take them long to process the other 20% forms


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  • #151
    jackmax
    Registered Users Posts: 172 ✭✭jackmax


    jayjayxxx wrote: »
    Thanks. If 80% of people received it automatically it shouldn't take them long to process the other 20% forms

    Yeah thats what im thinking too :) fingers crossed we are right!!


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