Back-to-School assistance deadline this Friday for pending applicants

Students who have applied for the Government’s Back-to-School Programme but have not yet received assistance have until this Friday to complete the process, Education Minister Aseri Radrodro told Parliament.

Mr Radrodro said the programme had already supported the majority of students who requested assistance.

“Today, I am pleased to report that Government assistance under the Back-to-School Programme has reached approximately over 200,000 children, representing 98 percent of those who requested this support.”

He said the remaining applicants were encouraged to check with their schools and complete the necessary steps.

“The remaining 2 percent have yet to receive assistance, are encouraged to check with their children's respective schools, and complete the application process.”

Mr Radrodro said the ministry had extended the application deadline to ensure no eligible student missed out.

“To ensure that no child is left behind, the Ministry of Education has extended the deadline for applications until this Friday.”

He said parents and guardians must ensure the forms are properly completed before submission.

“Parents and guardians can access the forms online, fill the forms accurately, and get a stamp by the school heads to ensure that they are bona fide students and drop it at the Divisional Education Officers, who will forward it to the Ministry of Education Headquarters.”