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Social benefits

Apply for the Education and Participation Package

Additional benefits for children and teenagers from low-income families, such as for school field trips, school lunches, tutoring, or club memberships.

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Processing: approx. 3 weeksSuccess rate: 90.0 %
Last reviewed: August 03, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    Apply directly online

  4. 4

    Costs

    Kostenlos – keine Gebühr für den Antrag

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How to proceed

  1. 1

    Submit an application to the Job Center/Social Services Office

    Often submitted together with the application for the basic benefit.

  2. 2

    Apply for individual services separately

    For school field trips, tutoring, lunch, club dues, etc.

  3. 3

    Direct billing

    Payments are usually made directly to the school, club, or service provider.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Children and adolescents whose families receive basic income, housing assistance, child allowance, or welfare.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks

Success rate

approx. 90.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Requests for individual services (e.g., school field trips) are submitted only after the event has taken place
  • Receipts (club dues, tutoring costs) not submitted

Common reasons for rejection

  • The eligibility requirements for the basic benefit (e.g., citizen's income) no longer apply

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.

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Questions & Answers

Wie lange dauert Bildungs- und Teilhabepaket beantragen?

In der Regel ca. 21 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
Data quality
100 %

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