Up to 2,500 euros extra, simply for passing exams: The continuing education bonus sounds like a perk no one should pass up. The most common mistake, however, goes in the opposite direction. Many people count on receiving the bonus even though their continuing education program doesn\u2019t actually meet the requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article explains what the continuing education bonus is, who is eligible for it and who isn't, how the money is deposited into your account, and the three pitfalls that could cost you the bonus. By the end, you'll know whether it's the right fit for you before you base your decision on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The continuing education bonus is a statutory cash benefit for subsidized continuing education programs that lead to a recognized vocational qualification: 1,000 euros after passing the intermediate exam and 1,500 euros after passing the final exam, for a total of up to 2,500 euros. It is tax-free, is not counted toward other benefits, and does not require a separate application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The legal basis is \u00a7 87a of Book III of the Social Code<\/a>. Unlike the education voucher itself, which the agency decides on a case-by-case basis, the bonus is a mandatory benefit: If you meet the requirements, you are entitled to it, with no discretion on the part of the case worker. How do you even you'll receive the education voucher<\/a>, is therefore the question that comes before the bonus.<\/p>\n\n\n