To apply for free school meals in Hull, you need to submit an online application if your child attends a school or sixth form in Hull on a full-time basis. Here are the eligibility criteria and benefits that qualify you for free school meals:
| Eligibility Criteria | Qualifying Benefits |
|---|---|
| You must receive one of the following: | - Income support |
| - Income-based jobseeker's allowance | |
| - Income-related employment and support allowance (ESA - IR) | |
| - Universal credit with household earnings less than £7,400 per year | |
| - Asylum seekers receiving support under the relevant Immigration and Asylum Act | |
| - Guaranteed element of state pension credit | |
| - Child tax credit with an annual income of £16,190 or less (assessed by the Inland Revenue) | |
| - Working tax credit run-on (4 weeks after stopping qualifying for working tax credit) |
If you think you qualify, you can apply online for free school meals. You'll receive a decision by letter within 7 days, and your child’s school will be notified electronically if approved. If you need assistance, you can reach out to the council at fsm@hullcc.gov.uk.