School Start
Allowance Starting school costs more than 100 euros. For those with lower incomes, this is not a small amount. That's why the municipality of Schwechat supports parents with low incomes at the beginning of the school year with 100 euros. In addition, the state of Lower Austria also provides a school start allowance in 2023, regardless of income.
Requirements for the allowance in Schwechat:
The child is attending the first grade of an elementary school, ASO, or a preschool class in Schwechat for the first time this school year. Residence in Schwechat (for at least one year) The monthly net family income does not exceed certain thresholds. You can check if you are eligible for assistance using this Excel file (0.01 MB).
The following income limits apply:
Single-person household: €1,572
1 adult + 1 child: € 2,044
1 adult + 2 children: € 2.516
1 adult + 3 children: € 2.988
2 adults: €2,358
2 adults + 1 child: €2,830
2 adults + 2 children: €3,302
2 adults + 3 children: €3,774
As of: April 2024
As of September 2023 Family income includes, for example, all income from employment, pensions, alimony, unemployment benefits, emergency assistance, special emergency assistance, parental leave benefits, apprentice compensation, and more.
Non-countable income includes, for example, family allowance, and more.
You can find all information about income and non-countable income here.
Download the application for School Start Allowance.pdf (0.14 MB)(Please apply after the start of the school year)
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