Education and Participation Package: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how families receiving social support can get help with school lunches, trips, and supplies through this package.
The Education and Participation Package is a support program designed to help children in low-income families participate in school and social activities without extra financial burden.
Who it's for
This scheme is available to children whose parents receive Bürgergeld or other forms of social support.
What you get
The package helps cover the costs of school-related expenses, such as school trips and daily school lunches. It also provides a yearly lump sum of 195€ to help pay for school supplies.
What it costs you
While there is no direct fee to access these benefits, you must submit a separate application for each different type of benefit you need.
The catch to know
Many parents miss out on the money for school supplies because they forget that the lump sum must be applied for every year.
How to apply
- Identify which specific benefits you need, such as lunch or trip coverage.
- Prepare the necessary documentation to show your current social support status.
- Submit a separate application for each specific benefit type to your local Jobcenter.