18 August 2026
Back-to-School Costs? How Our Family Loan Can Help
As the summer holidays come to an end, many families are preparing for the new school year. While it's an exciting time, it can also bring a long list of extra expenses.
From new school uniforms and shoes to PE kits, stationery, calculators and school bags, the costs soon add up. If your child is starting secondary school this September, you may also need to budget for specialist equipment, technology, and additional school trips.
If you're worried about covering these costs all at once, our Family Loan could help you spread the cost with affordable monthly repayments.
What can a Family Loan help pay for?
Our Family Loan can be used for a range of back-to-school essentials, including:
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School uniforms and PE kit
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Shoes and trainers
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School bags
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Stationery and learning supplies
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Calculators and educational equipment
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School trips and residential visits
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Travel costs
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Other essential school expenses
Starting secondary school?
Moving up to high school is a big milestone, but it often comes with a bigger price tag too.
Many families find themselves buying a completely new uniform, sports kit, school bag and subject-specific equipment all at the same time. A Family Loan can help make these costs more manageable, so your child has everything they need for a positive start to the new school year.
Who can apply?
Our Family Loan is available to eligible members who receive Child Benefit. We carry out affordability checks to ensure any borrowing is manageable and suitable for your circumstances.
Why choose Boom Community Bank?
As a community lender, we're here to support local people with affordable borrowing.
When you borrow from Boom Community Bank, you'll benefit from:
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Affordable monthly repayments
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No early repayment fees
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Responsible lending
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Friendly, supportive service
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A lender that puts local communities first
If you're preparing for the new school year and need help spreading the cost, find out more about our Family Loan today.
Loans are subject to affordability checks and lending criteria.