The French government is set to distribute the 2025 back-to-school allowance (Allocation de rentrée scolaire, ARS) starting Tuesday, August 19, with some regions like Mayotte and La Réunion having received it earlier on August 5. This financial aid targets families under income conditions and aims to support school-related expenses. Approximately three million families are expected to benefit from the allowance this year. The ARS amount has been adjusted upward, indexed to inflation, while the average price of school supplies has decreased by 5%, according to the association Familles de France. Even families slightly exceeding the income threshold may still qualify for the aid. The allowance can be used primarily for purchasing school supplies, although there is discussion about whether it can cover other expenses. Alongside the ARS, other educational supports such as scholarships, housing assistance (APL), and transportation allowances are available to help families finance their children's schooling. The average planned expenditure for back-to-school in 2025 is estimated at 425 euros, based on data from Observatoire Cetelem.