Education and participation

Whether you need an application or can directly submit proof of benefits from the education and participation package depends on which benefits you already receive.

Important: The costs can generally only be reimbursed if the relevant proof is available. The situation is different for personal school supplies. Here, a fixed amount is transferred for each school semester. In order to receive this amount, the child's school certificate must be forwarded to the office responsible for providing benefits. This is only necessary if the child is under 7 or over 15 years old.

If you receive one of the following benefits, you must submit an application for benefits from the education and participation package:

• Housing benefit
• Child supplement

Important: Although no application is required, it is essential to submit proof of benefits in order to receive reimbursement of the associated costs.

If you receive at least one of the following benefits, you do not need to submit an application, but can submit proof of reimbursement:

• Citizen's allowance 
• Assistance with living expenses
• Basic income support in old age and in the event of reduced earning capacity
• Benefits under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act

Important: In order to be reimbursed for costs, all proof/receipts for expenses must be collected. This includes, for example, bus tickets and bills from the school for the day trip.