BuT (Education and Participation) — Educational Package in Germany

What is it?

BuT is money for education and activities for children from low-income families.

Who can get it?

Families that receive:
- Bürgergeld
- Wohngeld
- Kinderzuschlag
- Asylbewerberleistungen
- Sozialhilfe

What does the BuT package include?

1. School Supplies (Schulbedarf)

• €195/year (€130 in August + €65 in February)
• Automatic if you receive Bürgergeld

2. School Meals (Mittagessen)

• Free meals at school/Kita
• You must submit an application

3. School Trips (Ausflüge)

• Full reimbursement of costs
• Day trips and multi-day trips

4. School Transportation (Schülerbeförderung)

• Public transport ticket
• If school is far away

5. Tutoring (Lernförderung)

• When your child is falling behind in school
• Requires a certificate from the teacher

6. Extracurricular Activities (Teilhabe)

• €15/month for sports, music, culture
• Football club, music school, etc.

How to apply?

1. Where:
2. Jobcenter (if Bürgergeld)

3. Rathaus/Sozialamt (if Wohngeld/Kinderzuschlag)

4. Form: Antrag auf Leistungen für Bildung und Teilhabe

5. Documents:

6. Proof that you receive Bürgergeld/Wohngeld/Kinderzuschlag
7. School certificate (for trips, tutoring)
8. Confirmation of registration for activities (for Teilhabe)

Example annual BuT value:

Important!

• Submit your application on time — there is no retroactive compensation
• Each child separately
• Some applications must be renewed every year