Applications for the back to school clothing and footwear allowance scheme (BSCFA) are made between the beginning of June and the end of September each year. In general, a person may qualify for payment of BSCFA if he or she is in receipt of a social welfare payment, is participating in an approved employment scheme or attending a recognised education or training course, and has household income at or below certain specified levels. The person concerned was refused BSCFA as her income was above the limit allowable to qualify for payment. The person then requested a review of this decision. This review took place in December 2011 and the decision to refuse the payment was upheld.