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?

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:

• Allocation de rentrée scolaire - formulaire pour la demande en ligne (PDF - 109.83 Ko)

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:

• Allocation de rentrée scolaire - formulaire de demande par courrier (PDF - 102.08 Ko)

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.