Last chance: 150 euros for students - activation until June 30th!

Last chance: 150 euros for students - activation until June 30th!

From now on, families in financial difficulties have the opportunity to benefit from a valuable range of support. The funding program "School start plus!" is aimed specifically at households that receive social assistance or minimum security. This initiative of the Ministry of Social Affairs aims to facilitate the transition to the new school year for pupils and apprentices.

Every legitimate student or apprentice who was born between August 31, 2000 and September 1, 2018 and lived in a corresponding budget in December 2024 can benefit from a one -time amount of 150 euros. This announced 5min.at. To date, over 80 percent of the familiar families have activated the school start plus payment card.

credit for important purchases

The credit of 150 euros can be used in many ways. It is intended for school articles, food, clothing and hygiene products in inpatient trade in Austria. The users of the payment card can conveniently manage the credit using an app that is provided digitally. This payment card must be activated by June 30, 2025, otherwise the credit will expire.

Behind the program is the goal of specifically supporting families in financial bottlenecks. Around 52,000 students and apprentices could benefit from this support, which is a significant relief for many families. An activation code was sent by post for activation in April 2025. If you have any questions about activation, a hotline is available: 0800 4000 33.

important information and support

The "School Start" app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store and enables easy handling. It serves as a digital payment card and works similarly to an NFC ATM card. In order to be able to pay without any problems, retailers must have set up an ATM cash register for contactless payment. The validity of the payment card extends by December 31, 2025, but if it is not actively activated by June 30, 2025, it will be invalid.

The program is an important step to relieve families who live in difficult economic situations. However, this support measure must not use the program "School start -clear!" to be confused, the vouchers exhibited. The distinction is essential in order to provide those affected the right help.

In addition, the Transparency Portal offers further information on the life situation of families in Austria. Various support offers are listed here to help families in different situations. A targeted promotion of social skills and support in child rearing are central aspects of the available programs.