Submitting a request for a back-to-school allowance

Who is this procedure intended for?

This procedure is intended for parents who:

• are domiciled and resident in the City of Geneva;
• are Swiss or holders of a permit B, C, F or L (valid);
• do not receive any other regular financial aid from the City of Geneva.

whose children:

• are domiciled and resident in the City of Geneva;
• hold a residence permit (valid);
• attend mandatory school between level 1 (primary) and level 11 (orientation stage);
• benefit in person from the cantonal health insurance subsidy.

What to do?

The request form must be completed and returned to the Social Service together with the necessary documents.

Which documents are required?

• Confirmation of the subsidy for the current year from the Health Insurance Service (SAM) of the child/children or most recent health insurance bill if the reduction for the child’s/children’s subsidy is mentioned on it;
• Identity documents for the entire family,
  i.e.:
  • for citizens of Geneva: identity card;
  • for Swiss citizens: “permis d’établissement”;
  • for foreigners: valid residence permit.

   

How much is the back-to-school allowance?

• 130 Swiss francs per year for a child in primary school;
• 180 Swiss francs per year for a child in orientation level.

This aid is paid in the form of an electronic acquisition card to be used in a network of shops in Geneva.