Apply for the Education and Participation Package
In-kind benefits and grants for children from low-income families (school supplies, field trips, lunch, tutoring, club membership).
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
260 €/Jahr), Schülerbeförderung, Mittagessen,
How to proceed
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Submit an application to the Job Center or your local municipality
Along with proof of the basic benefit (notification of basic income, etc.) and documentation of the requested benefits.
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Select service types
School supplies (€260/year), school transportation, lunch, field trips, participation fee (€15/month).
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Receive a direct payment or a gift certificate
Depending on the type of service, either a direct payment to the provider or a voucher.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Families who receive basic income, housing assistance, child allowance, or welfare.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 88.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Application not filed on time (no retroactive effect beyond 6 months)
- •School field trips requested retroactively
Common reasons for rejection
- •No benefits under SGB II, XII, or housing assistance
- •Child is not of school age or is too old
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.
Questions & Answers
How much does it cost to apply for the Education and Participation Package?▼
260 €/year), school transportation, lunch,.
How long does it take to apply for the Education and Participation Package?▼
Usually about 7 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Familienportal des Bundes
- Data quality
- 100 %