Key social welfare payment dates and changes for SeptemberIncluding the Fuel Allowance return date, Back to School Allowance deadline and petrol and diesel price risesView Image Euro notes (stock) (Image: Getty Images)There are several important social welfare dates and changes to be aware of for September. Here are the key social welfare and cost of living notices for September:‌Fuel Allowance beginsThe Fuel Allowance season typically commences in late September each year and concludes in April, spanning 28 weeks, the Irish Mirror reports. It is anticipated that the Fuel Allowance will resume on Monday, September 21. ‌Applications for Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance closeAt the conclusion of September, applications for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance will shut. The scheme delivers a once-off, means tested payment to qualifying families towards the expense of school clothing and footwear.