From July 1, applications for the annual state aid Dobry Start in Poland will be accepted. Families with children studying in Polish schools can receive a one-time payment of 300 zlotys for each student. The funds are intended for preparing for the new school year and do not depend on the family's income. This is reported by InPoland.
Who can receive 300 zlotys for a child in Poland
The Dobry Start program provides for a one-time payment of 300 zlotys for each child attending a Polish school.
The money can be received by:
- parents of schoolchildren;
- legal guardians of children.
The assistance is intended for purchasing textbooks, stationery, clothing, and other items necessary for the start of the school year.
The payment does not depend on the income level of the family. If several children are studying in the family, the funds are calculated separately for each of them.
How to apply in 2026
Applications will start being accepted on July 1, 2026, and will continue until November 30, 2026.
You need to apply online through the ZUS system, providing the child's data and bank account for the transfer of funds.
If the application is submitted by the end of August, the payment is usually transferred by September 30.
Those who apply from September 1 to November 30 will receive money within two months after the application is submitted.
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Ukrainian families can also benefit from the program
The Dobry Start program is one of the most extensive forms of state support for families in Poland before the start of the school year.
Ukrainian families whose children study in Polish schools and meet the participation conditions can also benefit from it. The payment is transferred directly to the applicant's bank account after the documents are reviewed.
It should be noted that Polish workers are among the most burdened in the European Union. In 2025, the average length of the work week in the country was 38 hours, which significantly exceeds the average in the EU.