# Italian student support programs 2026‑27 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-student-support-programs-202627 > Updated: 2026-08-06T08:16:36.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 5. In early August 2026 several Italian municipalities added complementary aid to the regional programmes already announced in July. The Comune di Sulmona introduced a summer‑centre grant of up to €300 per child, with an extra €100 for pupils covered by Law 104. Siena launched “Buoni Scuola 2026”, granting up to €500 per family for preschool fees, the amount varying with household ISEE. Piombino opened a municipal nursery‑school contribution for families not reached by regional measures. In Lazio, the regional authority allocated textbook and digital‑learning vouchers of €175‑€230 for students whose ISEE does not exceed €15,493.71, while Rome Capital issued comparable “Buoni Libro” vouchers for the same range of items. Ferrara, supported by €80,500 from Emilia‑Romagna, will run a two‑week summer‑activity pilot for 250 primary pupils. The Emilia‑Romagna region also earmarked €2.7 million of EU FSE+ funds for 22 music‑education projects, expected to involve about 8,800 students. Newly added measures include Corato’s online application for reduced‑fee school transport, open until 14 September and targeting low‑income households and children with severe disabilities. Siena’s “Buoni Scuola” grants now range from €200 to €500 for preschoolers attending private schools. The ERDIS agency in Marche announced a scholarship call for university students, with applications due 28 August. All programmes require applications by early September 2026 and aim to lower family costs and broaden educational opportunities. ## Claims - The Emilia‑Romagna region offers free public‑transport subscriptions for primary and secondary school students under the Salta Su scheme. (single source) - Students under 27 who do not qualify for Salta Su can purchase an annual Start Romagna Under 26 pass for a €15 one‑off fee. (single source) - Rome will provide free primary‑school textbooks for 2026‑27 via a digital voucher (Cedola Libraria Digitale) redeemable at partner bookstores using the student’s tax code. (single source) - The digital textbook voucher must be used by 20 January 2027 or the benefit is lost. (single source) - From 1 September 2026, all Italian crèches can join the #ioleggoperché book‑donation campaign. (single source) - Each participating crèche can be paired with up to five local bookstores for book donations. (single source) - The pilot phase (2022‑2025) delivered 32 000 books to 350 early‑childhood structures, raising the average collection per crèche from 45 to 133 volumes. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-06: Italian towns roll out school aid programmes for 2026‑27 Italian municipalities open applications for school transport, textbook vouchers, summer‑camp subsidies, and scholarships for 2026‑27, targeting low‑income families and students with disabilities. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-towns-of-siena-and-rieti-launch-school-aid-schemes-for-202627 ### 2026-08-03: Italian regions commit €47 million to school upgrades and textbook assistance Trentino will fund up to €46 million for school building safety and energy upgrades, while Umbria will provide €1.3 million in textbook subsidies for 2026‑27, targeting low‑income families. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-regions-commit-47-million-to-school-upgrades-and-textbook-assistance ### 2026-08-02: Italy expands free school‑bus passes for students in Emilia‑Romagna and Sardinia Emilia‑Romagna launches free Salta Su passes for younger students and discounted Under‑26 tickets, while Sardinia's Quartu opens school‑bus applications until 31 August, requiring online forms and PagoPA fees. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-expands-free-schoolbus-passes-for-students-in-emiliaromagna-and-sardinia ### 2026-07-30: Italy rolls out free student transport, textbook vouchers and crèche book donations Italy expands free student transport in Emilia‑Romagna, launches digital textbook vouchers in Rome for 2026‑27, and opens a national book‑donation program for crèches starting September 2026. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-rolls-out-free-student-transport-textbook-vouchers-and-crche-book-donations ### 2026-07-22: Emilia‑Romagna rolls out book‑grant and scholarship scheme for 2026‑27 school year Emilia‑Romagna confirmed textbook‑grant and scholarship aid for 2026‑27, with online applications (Sept 4‑Oct 23) and two ISEE income thresholds, to support student attendance and reduce dropout. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-advances-piedmont-road-bypass-and-sardinia-maritime-tender --- Cite as: Italian student support programs 2026‑27. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-student-support-programs-202627