Stationery assistance is one of the important annual social supports the government provides to families with school-age children. As education costs rise, stationery aid offers significant relief for low-income households by helping cover basic school supplies such as notebooks, pens, erasers and backpacks.
As of 2025 the amount of stationery support has been updated, the application process moved increasingly online, and the scope of the assistance expanded. Below we explain in detail who is eligible for stationery aid, how much is provided, how to apply and what the requirements are.
Who Can Apply for Stationery Assistance?
Applications for stationery assistance are open to citizens who meet certain conditions. To benefit from the support, the family’s financial situation must meet need-based criteria and the child must be enrolled in formal education.
Who Can Apply:
- Low-income families
- Citizens registered with the Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations
- Women who are widowed or divorced
- Families with disabled children
- Relatives of martyrs and veterans
- Disaster-affected families or those forced to relocate
Age and Education Requirements
- The assistance applies to students of primary, middle and high school age.
- University students are not included in this support.
- The student must be attending a formal education institution.
How to Apply for 2025 Stationery Assistance
2025 stationery assistance applications can be submitted digitally or in person. The most common method is applying through the national e-government portal. Applications are also accepted by the Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations operating under the local governor’s offices.
Application Channels
- e-Government portal (official government website)
- Provincial/district directorates of the Ministry of Family and Social Services
- Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations
- Neighborhood offices (muhtarlıklar) for guidance and referral
Steps to Apply via e-Government
You can complete the application quickly through the e-Government system. Follow these steps to submit your request in minutes:
- Log in to the e-Government portal with your national ID number and password.
- In the search bar, type “social assistance application service.”
- Complete the form with household details, the student’s information and the household income status.
- Select the box for “stationery assistance request.”
- Confirm and submit your application.
- You can monitor the status of your application through the e-Government system.
What Are the Eligibility Conditions?
The conditions for stationery assistance are updated each year according to the state’s social assistance criteria. The basic requirements in 2025 include:
- Being a citizen of the Republic of Türkiye,
- Household income below the minimum threshold (official need determination),
- Having a student enrolled in formal education,
- At least one household member receiving social assistance,
- Being registered in Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundation records.
When Are Payments Made?
In 2025 stationery payments are typically made shortly before the school year starts. Payments usually occur between late August and early September and are paid as a one-time annual support.
Payment Process
- Families whose applications are approved are notified by SMS.
- Payments are made through the national postal service (PTT) to the recipient’s ID number.
- In some cases payments may be transferred to the family’s bank account via EFT.
Is Stationery Assistance Given Every Year?
Stationery assistance is planned annually according to the government budget and social assistance policies. The support continued in 2025, but amounts and coverage can vary by year depending on budget allocations and policy priorities; in some years it may be limited to certain provinces.
Is the Aid Paid Per Student or Per Family?
The assistance is paid per student. If multiple school-age children live in the same household, each eligible child receives a separate payment, so the total support can increase according to the number of students in the household.
Is Stationery Assistance Repayable?
No. Stationery assistance is an unconditional social support payment and is not subject to repayment. Families are expected to use the money for the child’s school needs.
Which Institutions Provide the Assistance?
Stationery assistance may be provided through several government bodies, with primary responsibility resting with the Ministry of Family and Social Services.
Organizations That Provide Support
- Ministry of Family and Social Services
- Ministry of National Education (particularly for school-based programs)
- Municipalities (some metropolitan municipalities run their own stationery programs)
- Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations
- Charities and foundations (provide supplementary support)
Additional Educational Supports for Recipient Families
Families receiving stationery assistance may also benefit from other educational supports designed to improve school performance and ease access to education.
Additional Supports:
- Conditional Education Support (ŞEY)
- Transportation and commuting assistance
- Clothing assistance
- Tablet, computer and internet support during distance education periods
- School canteen assistance (applied in some provinces)
Separate applications may be required for some of the supports listed above.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When will stationery assistance be paid?
2025 payments are generally made between late August and early September so families can shop before the school year begins.
What is the income threshold for stationery assistance?
No fixed figure is universally published; priority is given to households with incomes below minimum wage levels and to those officially determined as needy.
How long does it take to get a result after applying via e-Government?
Applications are typically evaluated within 15–30 days. Results are announced through the e-Government portal or via SMS.
Is support only for students in public schools?
No. Students attending private schools with free education or scholarship status and who meet the other eligibility criteria can also receive assistance.
Can assistance be received for more than one child?
Yes. A separate payment is made for each eligible student. Payments can be made for multiple children in the same family, up to program limits.
What other educational supports are available besides stationery aid?
Other supports may include transportation assistance, clothing aid, conditional education support, meal assistance and occasional tablet distribution.