School and educational grants
Your child could be entitled to either free school meals or a clothing grant of £50, or both.
If you decide to stay on at school or go to college from August 2010 you may be able to get an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA).
As part of the Customer First programme; the Scottish Government, East Ayrshire Council and other agencies have introduced the National Entitlement Card. The aim is to make it easier for people to access public services across Scotland using one card to access many services.
Bursaries are discretionary grants available from East Ayrshire Council to help support a person in education beyond the statutory school leaving age of 16.
Educational & Social Services