Amount of BuT Benefits

What you need to know about the amounts of the various benefits included in the Education and Participation Package:

Text last updated: 2026-08-25
  • Back-to-School Supply Kit

    Since January 1, 2024, a lump-sum payment of 195 euros per child per school year (130 euros for the first half of the school year and 65 euros for the second half) has been provided for personal school supplies.

  • School and Daycare Field Trips

    For school and daycare field trips, the actual costs are covered—specifically, for all expenses that the daycare or school bills you for. Pocket money for additional expenses during the field trip is not reimbursed.

  • School Transportation

    Under certain conditions, the cost of transportation to the nearest school may be covered, provided it is not already covered by another source.

  • Academic Support

    Actual costs will be covered, provided they are reasonable.

  • Lunch

    The actual costs are covered without requiring a copayment.

  • Participation in social and cultural life

    A flat rate of 15 euros per month is provided.

TIP

To avoid financial disadvantages, please contact the appropriate agency in a timely manner regarding the costs of individual measures.

More information about the education and participation package

The flyer “More Opportunities for Your Child” explains in simple language what the Education and Participation Package entails. You can download it here.