𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤-𝐭𝐨-𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤-𝐭𝐨-𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
August 26, 2024Castries, Saint Lucia
Back-to-school shopping can be stressful and financially draining, especially for low-income households. 

Under Prime Minister Pierre’s leadership, the Government of Saint Lucia will ease that burden by cutting costs to make back-to-school shopping more affordable and hassle-free.Here’s what parents/guardians can expect from the government to assist with back-to-school expenses:Government-sponsored book bursary programme provides textbooks to primary and infant school students at no cost$500 bursary for new form one studentsA brand new government-issued laptop device for new secondary school studentsFacility fees for secondary school students are paid by the governmentMathematics and English A subjects for CSEC exams are paid for by the governmentMPs are assisting parents/guardians with back-to-school expensesWith back-to-school assistance from the government, we’re ensuring your child/children will be ready to start the new academic year this September!

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