Amount of BuT benefits

What you need to know about the different benefits of the education and participation package:

Text last updated: 2024-02-29
  • School supplies package
    Since January 1, 2024, a lump sum of 195 euros per child and school year (130 euros for the first half of the school year and 65 euros for the second half of the school year) has been paid out for personal school supplies.
  • School and daycare excursions
    For school and nursery trips, the actual costs are covered for all expenses that the nursery or school settles with you. Pocket money for additional expenses during the excursion will not be reimbursed.
  • School transportation
    Under certain conditions, the costs for the journey to the nearest school can be covered if they are not granted by another party.
  • Learning support
    The actual costs will be assumed, insofar as these are reasonable.
  • Lunch catering
    The actual costs are covered without charging a personal contribution.
  • Participation in social and cultural life
    A lump sum of 15 euros per month is granted.

TIP

To avoid financial disadvantages, please contact your competent authority in good time regarding the costs of individual measures.

Further information on the education and participation package

  • Prerequisites

    If you meet these requirements, you are entitled to benefits for education and participation.