Allocation de Rentrée Scolaire (ARS): Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn if your family qualifies for the one-time school supply payment provided to low-income households in France.
This is a one-time payment designed to help families cover the costs of school supplies for their children.
Who it's for
This scheme is for families with low incomes who have children between the ages of 6 and 18.
What you get
You receive a single payment every August to assist with the costs of buying necessary school supplies.
What it costs you
If you are already a beneficiary of the CAF, the payment is processed automatically. There is no direct cost to you to receive it.
The catch to know
If your child is over the age of 16, you cannot rely on the automatic process alone; you must provide a school attendance certificate to prove they are still in school.
How to apply
- Check your eligibility based on your household income levels.
- Verify if you are already receiving benefits from the CAF.
- If your child is older than 16, prepare a certificate of school attendance.
- Monitor your accounts in August for the automatic payment.