Get a grant for school trips

School trips are very popular with children - it would be even worse if they had fun with the classmates would have to do without. But what many parents don't know: There are ways to easily receive a grant for school trips.

School trips and the costs - you should know that beforehand

• School trips are simply part of it. Usually these are not so unexpected, because in the primary school will be one for a few days school trip carried out. These class trips usually last 3-4 days and cost a maximum of € 150.
• A class trip, such as the ski camp, is also carried out in the intermediate level. The costs are usually a bit higher, even if the group can get some discounts.
• School trips are always announced a few months in advance. So make sure you try to deal with the resulting costs and save them in advance. This also makes it easier to obtain a grant and submit an application.

Grant for the school trip - you have these options

If the cost of the school trips still exceeds your budget, there are a few ways you can still finance the whole thing.

• Every school has a parents' council. Find out more about a fund or the possibility of receiving a grant for school trips. Almost every school knows the problem with finances and can therefore usually help.
• If you receive unemployment benefit, you have the option of receiving a grant after you have applied for it. The best thing to do is to ask your clerk about this application.
• Even if you do not receive any social benefits, you can submit an application to your local social welfare office for the costs of school trips to be reimbursed. You are entitled to this, but you should also ask your social welfare office about these applications and find out more.