Get help from Pôle emploi to pay for your driving licence

Here are the conditions to be met in order to apply for this assistance:

• Be registered with Pôle Emploi (categories A, B, D "training" and "professional security contract" (CSP) or "assisted contract") for more than 6 months and be available for work.
• Receiving unemployment benefit OR the Return to work allowance ( ARE ) or the Professional Security allowance (ASP) the amount of which is less than or equal to €29.56/day OR having a social minimum (RSA, Specific Solidarity Allowance (ASS), Temporary Waiting Allowance (ATA)...)
• Not or no longer hold a driving license.
• Not receive any other financial aid to pay for the driving license (for example from an association, a company, etc.).

The request for driving license assistance must be made before registering for the driving school. It is your Pôle Emploi advisor who calculates whether you can apply for driving license assistance. They must confirm that not having the permit prevents you from finding or keeping your job.

Here are some situations that justify your request:

• Geographical area with little public transport,
• Staggered hours (night work for example),
• Job with compulsory driver's license (deliveryman for example).

If your advisor confirms that you can apply for assistance, he/she will complete a form to apply. You must provide the following documents:

• Detailed quote of the driving school,
• Bank details (RIB) of the driving school.

Good to know: You can choose your driving school but Pôle emploi must then validate it. The driving school should normally be located in a geographical area close to your home (except in special cases).

When you receive confirmation, you can register for the driving school.

The financial aid is 1200 € maximum. It is sent in 3 installments (3x400€) directly to your driving school. For the payment to take place, it is necessary to present supporting documents and to respect a schedule.

First transfer for the driving school

Proof: Certificate of enrolment and training given by the driving school.

When: maximum 1 month after confirmation.

Second transfer

Proof: Certificate of successful completion of the driving test.

When: maximum 5 months after confirmation.

Third transfer

Proof: passing the driving test OR proof of 30 hours of driving lessons OR proof of 2 test participations.

Good to know: If you do not respect the schedule, the aid payment may be cancelled.