The 'School Package' can be spent on books for first graders

From October 1, 2025, the program "School Package" in Ukraine received an important update: now with the help of "Diia Card" it is possible to purchase not only stationery, clothing, and footwear, but also books for first graders. The changes are aimed at supporting parents in preparing their children for school and encouraging reading from an early age. This was reported by the Ministry of Social Policy.

Where and how can funds from the 'School Package' be spent

The new opportunity allows parents and guardians to replenish children's home libraries by purchasing educational and fictional books. This concerns everyone who received state aid amounting to 5,000 hryvnias on the 'Diia Card' from PrivatBank to prepare first graders for offline learning. For convenience, the Ministry of Social Policy launched an online dashboard, which contains a list of stores that accept payments under the program. This helps quickly find retail points and plan purchases.

The main categories of goods available under the 'School Package':

• Stationery (notebooks, pens, backpacks, etc.).

• Children's clothing and footwear.

• Books (educational, fictional, developmental).

What funds from the 'School Package' are most often spent on

Experts emphasize that the expansion of the program will contribute to the development of interest in reading among children and will also ease the financial burden on families. According to the Ministry of Social Policy, parents most often spend funds on clothing and stationery, but adding books to the shopping list may change priorities, promoting education.

The 'School Package' program was introduced by the government in July 2025 to support families with children starting first grade. Assistance of 5,000 hryvnias is provided for each first grader studying offline. The initiative is part of a broader state policy aimed at ensuring equal access to education and reducing financial pressure on parents. 

Earlier, we wrote, how many families have already received the 'School Package'.