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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.

Processing: approx. 3 weeks
Online application possibleSuccess rate: 90.0 %

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 →

Fees

Varies by case

Processing time

approx. 3 weeks

Official: max. approx. 1 months

Online application

Online possible – at the responsible authority

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

You can usually file an objection against a rejection.

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

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

Income limit

The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.

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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