Through the benefits provided under the Education and Participation Package, you can receive financial support for various activities. This assistance is intended for children, adolescents, and young adults.

Benefits under the Education and Participation Package are granted as part of certain social assistance programs. Living expenses assistance, which is part of social assistance, is one such program. If you are eligible for living expenses assistance, you can apply for financial support from the Education and Participation Package regardless of your age. The support covers the following areas:

• For one-day field trips organized by schools, daycare centers, and child care providers, the actual costs are reimbursed.
• For multi-day field trips organized by daycare centers and child care providers, as well as for school trips conducted in accordance with school regulations, the actual costs are covered.
• Personal school supplies are subsidized annually with two lump-sum payments, each made at the start of the school year. The amount differs between the first and second school semesters.
• The necessary actual expenses for transportation to the nearest school offering the chosen educational program (monthly student passes) are covered.
• Costs for supplementary, appropriate learning support are covered to the extent that such support is necessary to achieve the learning objectives established under school regulations.
• Expenses for communal lunches for students (if the school is responsible) as well as for children in daycare centers and in family day care are covered.

Up to age 18:

• Participation in social and cultural activities, such as in a sports club or music school, is subsidized with up to 15.00 EUR per month.