The Ministry of Education offers free school supplies for students from vulnerable backgrounds: Until applications are submittedtranslated

Students from vulnerable backgrounds enrolled in state education can receive free school supplies from the Ministry of Education and Research. According to Edupedu.ro, applications for this support can be submitted to the educational unit until Friday.

The supplies are given to children enrolled in day classes in primary and secondary education, who come from families whose average net income achieved in July per member does not exceed 50% of the minimum gross salary for the country.

For the 2026-2027 school year, the income threshold is 2,162.50 lei for each family member, calculated in relation to the minimum gross salary of 4,325 lei.

The application must be accompanied by documents proving the net income of all family members for the month of July 2026. The file may include, as appropriate, copies of identity documents and birth certificates, income certificates, documents regarding pensions, unemployment or alimony and affidavits for people without income.

According to Government Ordinance no. 33/2001, requests are registered within five days of the beginning of the school year. In the next 15 days, the directors of the units of…