The education and participation benefits were introduced to give children and adolescents from low-income families the opportunity to take advantage of educational and recreational programs, thereby providing them with better educational and developmental opportunities.

The education and participation package includes the following benefits:

1. Field trips and multi-day school trips
The actual costs of one-day field trips and multi-day trips organized by schools and child care centers are covered in full—with the exception of pocket money—provided all eligibility requirements are met.

2. Personal school supplies
Students receive a lump sum of 195 euros for school supplies (e.g., backpacks, gym clothes, and writing, math, and art supplies) in the 2025 calendar year:

• 130 euros for the first school semester
• 65 euros for the second school semester

Since 2021, the allowance for personal school supplies has been adjusted annually by the same percentage as the standard allowance.

3. School Transportation
The costs of student transportation to the nearest school may be covered free of charge under certain conditions. The prerequisite is that transportation to the nearest school is necessary and the costs are not covered by another party.

4. Learning Support
Students receive learning support provided that it supplements school programs, is appropriate, and is additionally necessary to achieve the essential learning objectives. A confirmation from the teacher is required as proof.

5. Additional Expenses for Lunch
For each child eligible for benefits, the costs of communal lunches at school, in a daycare center, or in a child care setting are covered.

6. Participation in Social and Cultural Life
Subsidies are provided for activities that promote leisure pursuits for children and youth within the community—such as club memberships, swimming lessons, recreational camps, music lessons, and much more. Currently, 15 euros per person per month is available for this purpose, which can be divided among various activities or saved up for a larger undertaking.