Dobry Start — 300 Polish zloty for school supplies for students in Poland
7–18 yrs · free · за кордономState financial aid from Poland for students starting a new school year: 300 zloty for school supplies. Available to children aged 7–19 (or up to 23 with disabilities) attending Polish schools. Ukrainian children with temporary protection living in Poland and holding a residence permit are eligible. Applications are managed by the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS).
- Age
- 7–18 yrs
- Cost
- Free
- Apply by
- 30 November 2026
- Where
- Poland
- From Ukraine?
- Not from Ukraine. Who: діти з родин, які живуть у Польщі (зокрема зі статусом UKR)
- Organiser
- Gov.pl
Who can receive the aid
Your child must meet two conditions:
- Age: under 20 years old, or up to 24 if they have an orzeczenie (official disability certificate) confirming moderate or significant disability, need for special education, or rehabilitation and educational classes.
- Education: attends a Polish primary school, lower secondary school, upper secondary school, arts school, youth socio-therapeutic centre, youth educational centre, special educational and upbringing centre, or rehabilitation and educational centre.
For children with temporary protection: foreign citizens (including Ukrainians with temporary protection) living in Poland and holding a residence permit are eligible for this aid.
Additional categories: children in child care, young people leaving care to live independently.
Who cannot receive it: children in kindergarten (except preparatory classes in schools), university students.
Aid amount
- 300 zloty per child;
- if the child is under the joint guardianship of both parents, each parent can receive 150 zloty.
How to apply
- Online only through:
- ZUS Electronic Services Platform (PUE ZUS);
- Emp@tia portal (Ministry of Family and Social Policy);
- mZUS mobile app;
- online banking (depends on your bank).
- Required information: child's PESEL number, email address, school addresses, bank account number.
- Processing time: up to 30 September (if application is submitted in July or August), up to 2 months (if submitted in September–November).
- Funds are transferred to the specified bank account.