Don't miss it! By the end of November you can apply for PLN 300 in the Good Start program

Time is moving out – parents and guardians of children attending schools have only until the end of November to submit an application in the Good Start program. This is simply a chance to get 300 PLN support for the school expedition for each student. It is worth to act quickly, due to the fact that the sooner you apply, the sooner the funds will scope your account.

Who is 300 PLN from the Good Start program?

The Good Start programme is aimed at families and caregivers of children attending schools. The benefit of PLN 300 shall be:

• children under the age of 20,
• children with disabilities learning at school – up to the age of 24.

The programme may besides include:

• parents in the alternating care system,
• actual and legal guardians,
• alternates,
• adults.

How do I apply? It's just a fewer clicks!

Applications can only be submitted online, which is simply a large ease for all users. Available platforms are:

1. PUE ZUS portal – the most selected application tool,
2. Mobile application mZUS,
3. Emp@tia portal available on Empathy.mpips.gov.pl,
4. Electronic banking – many banks offer the anticipation to apply straight to the transaction site.

Remember: Applications submitted in July or August were carried out until the end of September. In the event of a subsequent deposit (September, October or November), the benefit will be paid within 2 months.

Good Start programme statistics

By the end of October, the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) noted:

• 3 250,000 applications submitted,
• payment of benefits for the full amount PLN 1,373 billion.

This shows large interest in the programme and the importance of this support for Polish families.

Is 300 zł inactive adequate for the expedition? Impact of inflation

Although PLN 300 from Good Start is an crucial support, the real value of benefits decreases due to inflation. According to “Fact”, inflation importantly reduced the value of the 500 plus benefit in 2023, which raises questions about the future of specified programmes.

Importantly, under the State Aid Act in the rearing of children, the government has the anticipation to adjust benefits to inflation. Article 6 of the Act allows the Council of Ministers to increase benefits through a regulation, based on the projected inflation rate.

Why is it worth applying now?

It's not worth the delay. Later submission of the application means a longer waiting period for payment of the benefit. Remember that the deadline is at the end of November – this is the last chance to get financial support for the school expedition.

Summary

The Good Start programme is simply a crucial aid to families in Poland, especially in hard times of rising costs of living. With a simple online application process and a wide scope of beneficiaries, it is worth taking advantage of this chance before the deadline. Don't wait – apply present and usage 300 PLN for your child's education!