National Insurance Institute: Education Grant to be Deposited on August 11

Ahead of the start of the school year in September, the National Insurance Institute pays an annual education grant on August 11. The purpose of the grant is to assist families in financing the significant expenses involved in purchasing back-to-school equipment, textbooks, and school uniforms. This payment serves as a vital relief for many families dealing with the cost of living, especially at this time of year.

The grant is intended primarily for independent parents, including single-parent families, as well as divorced, widowed, or separated parents. In addition, large families with four or more children who receive subsistence allowances from the National Insurance Institute—such as income support, alimony, or general disability benefits—are eligible. The assistance is provided for children of school age, specifically those entering grades 1 through 12, in accordance with birth dates defined by law.

The amount of the grant is updated annually and depends on the child's age and the grade they are entering. In general, amounts range from approximately 1,100 shekels to 1,800 shekels per child. For the vast majority of eligible recipients, the funds are deposited automatically into the bank account where monthly child allowances are transferred, requiring no further action.

However, those who have recently become independent parents, or those separated who have not yet regularized their status, must submit an initial claim online via the National Insurance Institute website to receive the payment.