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Elementary, Middle and High School Education Expense Support (After-School Free Course Voucher, Informatization, Meal Costs) (초중고 교육비 지원): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

After-school program free course voucher, education informatization (PC and internet) support, meal costs, tuition support for high schools not covered by free education

This page is a translation of the Korean original and is for reference only. The official Korean guidance is the authoritative source for amounts and conditions, so be sure to confirm on the official website before applying. View Korean original (한국어)

Benefit: Students in basic livelihood recipient, single-parent and statutory near-poverty households and households at 50-80% of median income (criteria differ by city/province office of education) receive an after-school program free course voucher, education informatization costs (PC and internet), meal costs, and admission fees, tuition and school operation support fees for high schools not covered by free education. Items, amounts and income thresholds differ by city/province.
Who is eligible: Elementary, middle and high school students in households meeting the above income criteria (city/province office of education criteria).
When to apply: Intensive application Mar 3-20, then year-round.
How to apply: Eup/myeon/dong administrative welfare center (행정복지센터), Bokjiro (복지로), Education Expenses One-Click (교육비 원클릭, oneclick.neis.go.kr), 1544-9654.
Important notes: Support is based on the application date; applying at the start of the semester is recommended.
Note: Education Benefit recipients receive this in parallel with the Education Benefit. School uniform and school entrance preparation funds are provided separately by each local government.

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Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Elementary, Middle and High School Education Expense Support (After-School Free Course Voucher, Informatization, Meal Costs) (초중고 교육비 지원): who can receive it?

Elementary, middle and high school students in households meeting the above income criteria (city/province office of education criteria).

Elementary, Middle and High School Education Expense Support (After-School Free Course Voucher, Informatization, Meal Costs) (초중고 교육비 지원): how do I apply?

Eup/myeon/dong administrative welfare center (행정복지센터), Bokjiro (복지로), Education Expenses One-Click (교육비 원클릭, oneclick.neis.go.kr), 1544-9654.

Elementary, Middle and High School Education Expense Support (After-School Free Course Voucher, Informatization, Meal Costs) (초중고 교육비 지원): how much will I receive?

Students in basic livelihood recipient, single-parent and statutory near-poverty households and households at 50-80% of median income (criteria differ by city/province office of education) receive an after-school program free course voucher, education informatization costs (PC and internet), meal costs, and admission fees, tuition and school operation support fees for high schools not covered by free education. Items, amounts and income thresholds differ by city/province.

Elementary, Middle and High School Education Expense Support (After-School Free Course Voucher, Informatization, Meal Costs) (초중고 교육비 지원): when can I apply?

Intensive application Mar 3-20, then year-round.