What you need to apply
Everyone needs to send a passport style photo that is:
- head and shoulders only, facing forwards
- not smiling
- portrait, not landscape
- taken against a plain background
- in colour, and
- shows just one person in the picture.
If you are claiming because your child gets free school meals due to low income and claim Universal Credits, we will need to see a full copy of your free school meals letter (issued within 3 months), and a full copy of your Universal Credits statement (issued within 3 months).
How to apply
You can apply online if you can send us everything electronically.
We will accept scans and photos of evidence, for example, your free school meals letter as long as they are clear and all pages are included.
Upload the files from your computer or phone as you fill in the form. Make sure you have them ready before you start.
Download and print the application form to apply by post if you cannot upload these documents.