Back-to-school allowance (ARS) — by department

__Final data observed for a month of entitlement are extracted with a decrease of 6 months.__ Count by department of households receiving beneficiaries with a payable entitlement to the back-to-school allowance (ARS). This benefit helps families bear the cost of returning their children from 6 to 18 years of age. Unlike most benefits that have a monthly payment, SRA is collected once a year. It is paid a little before the school year for children under 16 years of age. For those between the ages of 16 and 18, families must provide the Caf with a certificate of education or apprenticeship. Since the beginning of 2008, the amount of this benefit has been adjusted according to three age groups. More detailed information on ARS can be found on caf.fr, by clicking on the following link: https://www.caf.fr/aides-et-services/s-informer-sur-les-aides/enfance-et-jeunesse For more information see the “read me”.