National Insurance Institute: Education grant to be deposited on August 11

Ahead of the start of the 5787 school year, the National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) announced that the annual education grant will be transferred to the bank accounts of eligible individuals on August 11, 2026, as part of the assistance for families preparing for the return to school.

In a message published by the institute, it was noted: "The education grant is on its way to you and will be transferred to the bank accounts of those eligible on August 11." The National Insurance Institute emphasized that the grant will be paid automatically to most eligible individuals without the need to contact branches or submit additional applications, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

For the 5787 school year, the education grant stands at 1,204 NIS per child, an increase from 1,176 NIS in the previous year. The grant is intended to help cover expenses such as textbooks, school supplies, clothing, and backpacks.

Who is eligible?

The grant is paid for children born between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2020. Eligibility is granted to several groups:

1. Single parents (divorced, widowed, or separated) without a common-law partner.

2. Those receiving income support separately from their spouse.

3. Families with 4 or more children under 18, if one parent is eligible for disability, income support, alimony, survivor's, or old-age benefits during July or August.

4. Custodians of children who immigrated to Israel without their parents.

5. Custodians of orphans who have lost both parents.

6. Custodians of children eligible for special allowances or orphan status under the Income Support Law.

Exceptions exist for children outside the age range who are currently in the first or twelfth grade. In such cases, a certificate of study must be submitted for individual review.

Who needs to submit a claim?

Most eligible parents do not need to take action, as the grant will be deposited into the account where child allowance is received. However, specific groups must submit a claim, including:

• Divorced parents receiving the grant for the first time (requiring a split of the child allowance file).

• Parents living separately from their spouse.

• Women whose husbands refuse to grant a divorce (Agunah).

• Women in shelters for victims of violence.

• Single or widowed individuals receiving the grant for the first time.

• New immigrants meeting eligibility conditions.

Relevant documentation must be attached to these applications. The grant is typically paid to the parent with whom the children reside. It is paid in full to only one parent. Parents required to submit a claim may do so within 18 months of becoming eligible; however, claims submitted after this period will only be eligible for the 18 months preceding the submission date.