This procedure indicates the conditions and process to be followed to obtain a back-to-school allowance.
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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?
For the start of the academic year 2020 - 2021, you have two options for requesting the back-to-school allowance:
1. Submit a request online using the following form:
To complete your request online, you will need to:
- save and complete the form on your computer;
- scan or photograph the documents required (.jpg, .pdf, .png);
- open the online procedure by clicking on this link: start my online procedure;
- complete the necessary fields;
- wait for the confirmation e-mail and click on the “confirm the request” link.
A document providing a detailed explanation of the different steps involved in the procedure is available.
2. Return your request by letter using the following form:
To complete your request by letter, you will need to:
- complete and sign the printed form;
- prepare photocopies of the required documents;
- post the form and documents to the address indicated on the form.
Requests for the back-to-school allowance can be submitted until 31 October 2020.
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.
Contact
Infos - Allocation rentrée scolaire
Suisse
Tél. 0800 33 88 99
Contact
Service social
25 Rue Dizerens
1205
Genève
Suisse
Article modifié le 03.11.2020 à 08:52