French benefit explainer: ‘allocation de rentrée scolaire’
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WE LOOK AT WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE ‘BACK-TO-SCHOOL’ GRANT IN 2024, HOW TO APPLY AND HOW MUCH IS AVAILABLE As part of our series on the various benefits and assistance available in France, we
look at the ‘back-to-school’ grant. WHAT IS IT? The _Allocation de rentrée scolaire_ (ARS) back-to-school benefit is for children aged six to 18 who are enrolled in school or undertaking an
apprenticeship. It is sent out to parents by the _Caisses d’allocations familiales_ (CAF) and is meant to go towards the costs of preparing for the new school year. It is paid per child,
and eligible households with more than one child will receive multiple payments. WHO CAN APPLY? The ARS is means-tested, meaning your annual income cannot exceed a certain level to be
eligible. Income levels are based on an N-2 system (your income from two years ago is used to calculate if you are eligible), and based on how many children are in the household. The
figures below are for payments made in 2024, but based on 2022 income (declared in 2023). If you have one child, the threshold is €27,141, for two children it is €33,404, for three children
€39,667, or €45,930 for four. If your earnings are slightly above the threshold, the CAF might still agree to a partial ARS benefit. READ MORE: HOW ARE CAF INCOME SUPPORT BENEFITS CHANGING
IN FRANCE? HOW MUCH IS PAID? The amounts below correspond to 2024 payouts. They are updated yearly. For children aged six to 10, parents receive €416.40. For children aged 11 to 14, this
increases to €439.38, and those aged 15 to 18 will receive €454.60. The money will be transferred to bank accounts in one go on August 20, 2024 for people in mainland France, but August 6
for those living in certain overseas departments. The date payments are made changes each year. HOW TO APPLY? If you already receive the ARS or other CAF benefits, and your child will be
aged between six and 15 on December 31, there is nothing you need to do – the payment should be automatic. If your child is starting CP (the first year of primary school), but will not turn
six until 2024, you need to send the CAF a _certificat de scolarité_ issued by the school. If your child is between the ages of 16 and 18, you need to declare that they are still in school
or an apprenticeship in the_ Mon Compte_ section at caf.fr. Those who are not already recipients of CAF benefits must create an online account and download an application form. READ MORE:
AIM TO BOOST APPRENTICESHIPS KEY TO FRANCE’S REINDUSTRIALISATION GOOD TO KNOW Note that only bank accounts in Sepa member countries (this still includes the UK despite Brexit) can receive
social security benefits distributed by the French state. However, to receive the ARS, and a number of other benefits paid by the CAF, you must reside in France for nine months of the year.
Exceptions may be made in certain cases, such as cross-border workers or people who work in France but live abroad. Inform the CAF any time there is a change to your situation (such as a
separation, redundancy, or new job) at caf.fr. If your child is in _collège_ or _lycée_, they might also be eligible for a_ bourse_ (bursary). These are means-tested, but use income from
2023. More information on education bursaries for children here. RELATED ARTICLES FRENCH BENEFIT EXPLAINER: ASPA LOW PENSION INCOME TOP-UP EXPLAINER: THE CSS, FRANCE’S FREE OR LOW COST
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