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France child allowance and school budget

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2026-08-18 13:33 UTC → 2026-08-18 13:35 UTC · added ~~removed~~

On August 18, 2026, the Caisse d'allocations familiales (CAF) completed the distribution of the Allocation de rentrée scolaire (ARS) to approximately 3 million low-income ~~families.~~ families across France, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, and Martinique. The payments follow ~~the~~ a previously announced 0.8% increase, providing €426.87 for children aged 6-10, €450.41 for those 11-14, and €466.02 for adolescents aged 15-18. While the disbursement is automatic for children aged 6 to 15, specific administrative steps are required for certain groups. Parents of teenagers aged 16 to 18 must manually confirm their child’s schooling or apprenticeship status via the CAF website or mobile app to prevent delays. Additionally, parents of children entering first grade (CP) before age 6 must submit a school certificate. Eligibility for the aid is determined by 2024 income levels, with thresholds that increase based on the number of children in the household. Despite the rollout, critics have raised concerns regarding the sufficiency of the aid. With estimated annual schooling costs reaching €1,315 per child, the ARS covers only an estimated 32% to 35% of actual expenses. Furthermore, the 0.8% increase in the allowance lags behind the 1.8% inflation rate recorded in June, which may continue to strain the budgets of vulnerable households.

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