Siheung to Provide 100,000 Won Admission Preparation Grant to New Elementary, Middle, and High School Students

Foreign Nationals Also Eligible
Applications Open from March 3

On January 16, the city of Siheung in Gyeonggi Province announced that starting this year, it will provide an entrance preparation allowance of 100,000 won to families with children entering elementary, middle, or high school within the city.

The recipients are approximately 16,000 new students who have their registered address in Siheung as of the entrance date (March 3). Foreign nationals are also eligible for support.

The entrance preparation allowance will be provided in the form of "Siru," Siheung’s local mobile currency.

The application period runs from March 3 to October 30, and applications can be submitted online via "Government24." However, if the guardian is neither the father nor the mother, or if the applicant is a foreign national, the required documents must be brought in person to the local administrative welfare center corresponding to the student's address. The city plans to provide the entrance preparation allowance within two months from the application date after verifying eligibility.

The entrance preparation allowance can be used at Siru-affiliated stores that sell school-related items, such as stationery shops, bookstores, clothing (including gym uniforms), and private academies. Use is restricted in certain sectors, including hospitals, pharmacies, restaurants, and leisure businesses. The support amount must be used by November 30.

For more details, please refer to the "Education/Sports" section on the Siheung City Hall website or contact the Education Autonomy Division at Siheung City Hall.

A city official stated, "We have launched the entrance preparation allowance program to reduce the financial burden on households with new students," adding, "By providing the allowance through local currency, we also expect to boost sales for small businesses and revitalize the local economy."