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.
How to proceed
- 1
Submit an application to the Job Center/Social Services Office
Often submitted together with the application for the basic benefit.
- 2
Apply for individual services separately
For school field trips, tutoring, lunch, club dues, etc.
- 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.