Study Allowance: participation allowance for low-income families.

In certain circumstances children who attend pre-, primary or secondary school are entitled to the Study Allowance. This allowance is also referred to as the selective participation allowance and is intended for families on low incomes. You receive this in addition to the school premium or school bonus that’s paid out in August. 

This usually happens prior to the end of the calendar year, per school year. 

Criteria for Study Allowance entitlement: 

• Your child attends a pre-, primary or secondary school in Flanders or Brussels that’s recognised, subsidised or financed by the Flemish Community.
• Your son or daughter is enrolled at the school and demonstrates sufficient attendance.
• Your family income falls within a certain threshold amount. These threshold amounts are entirely dependent on your family circumstances.  

• Do you live in Brussels or Wallonia and does your child attend a recognised Flemish school? Apply for your Study Allowance here and we’ll investigate your entitlement.
• If you’re pursuing an HBO5 course and you’re older than 25, then you’re no longer entitled to Child Benefit but may still be entitled to the Study Allowance. In this scenario, we only investigate your entitlement if you apply for it.

Request the Study Allowance

• Want to receive a Study Allowance for past school years? Request this from the Flemish Government.