PIP Funds for April 2025 Will Not Be Disbursed Without NISN, Here Are 5 Things Parents and Recipient Students Must Do

Kapanlagi.com - Good news for elementary, junior high, and high school/vocational students from underprivileged families! The Indonesia Smart Program (PIP) for 2025 is back and ready to disburse educational assistance funds this April. This assistance is crucial to support the continuation of our children's education. For parents and students, it is important to check the status of the assistance recipients online as soon as possible. The process is very easy, just use your National Student Identification Number (NISN) and Population Identification Number (NIK).

The Ministry of Education and Culture (Kemendikbud) has opened access to check PIP recipients through the official portal pip.kemdikbud.go.id since April 10, 2025. This information has also been confirmed through the official Kemendikbud account and various national news channels. For those who are already registered as recipients, the disbursement of funds will be directly credited to the Simpel account.

However, it is important to remember that this assistance fund can only be disbursed if your Simpel account is already active. Therefore, make sure to activate your account and verify your data promptly. Below is a complete explanation and the steps that parents and recipient students need to know.

1. What is PIP and Why is NISN the Key to Disbursement

The Smart Indonesia Program (PIP) is presented as a smart solution from the government to help alleviate the burden of educational costs for children from underprivileged families. With this cash assistance, students from elementary to high school/vocational school can continue their education more effectively.

To ensure that this assistance is targeted correctly, the verification process now relies on a combination of the National Student Registration Number (NISN) and the Population Identification Number (NIK). The NISN, which is a unique number from the Ministry of Education and Culture, and the NIK, which is taken from Dukcapil data, become the key in detecting the recipient's status online.

Therefore, it is very important for parents to check and ensure that their child's NISN and NIK data at school is correct and active, so that no opportunities are missed to receive this very meaningful assistance.

2. Schedule and Scheme for PIP Fund Disbursement 2025

The disbursement of PIP funds is divided into three terms throughout the year. For the year 2025, Term 1 is scheduled for February–April, with the majority of disbursements starting on April 10.

Here is the complete schedule based on information from the Ministry of Education and national media:

• Term 1: February–April (for holders of the Smart Indonesia Card)
• Term 2: May–September (based on proposals from the Education Office)
• Term 3: October–December (additional recipients from the previous term)

The disbursement process is conducted directly to the Simpel account in the name of the student, so there is no need to go through the school or third parties. However, students still need to obtain a certificate of recipient from the school as an administrative requirement for disbursement.

3. How to Check PIP Recipient Status 2025 via Mobile

To check if your child is registered as a PIP recipient, follow these steps:

1. Open the browser on your mobile phone or laptop, visit the official site: https://pip.kemdikbud.go.id
2. Find and select the menu "Search PIP Recipients"
3. Enter the NISN and NIK in the provided fields
4. Enter the verification code or captcha (usually in the form of addition)
5. Click the "Check PIP Recipient" button

If the child is registered, a notification will appear as a PIP recipient. Immediately confirm with the school for a certificate of recipient to be created, as a requirement for disbursement at the distributing bank.

4. Ensure the Simple Account is Active so that Funds Do Not Expire

Many recipients fail to withdraw PIP funds because the Simple account is not yet active. This account is a bank product specifically designed for students, with a simpler opening procedure and no monthly administrative fees.

Here are the things to consider:

• The account is created in the name of the student and verified by the school
• Activation is done at the distributing bank (Bank BRI, BNI, Mandiri, or BTN depending on the region)
• The student must be present in person bringing the recipient certificate, ID card/family card, and bank book

If the account is inactive until the end of the disbursement period, the funds will expire and cannot be claimed back. Therefore, it is important for parents to immediately take care of the activation process as soon as the child's name is confirmed as a recipient.

5. Amount of Assistance Received According to Education Level

The amount of PIP funds received varies depending on the student's grade level. Here are the details based on official data from the Ministry of Education and Culture:

• Elementary School (Grade 1–5): Rp450,000/year
• Elementary School (Grade 6) even semester: Rp225,000/year
• Junior High School (Grade 7–8): Rp750,000/year
• Junior High School (Grade 9) even semester: Rp375,000/year
• High School/Vocational School (Grade 10–11): Rp1,800,000/year
• High School/Vocational School (Grade 12): Rp1,800,000/year

This fund can be used for educational purposes such as purchasing books, uniforms, stationery, school transportation money, courses, and internships. The funds are transferred directly to the student’s account and can be withdrawn fully or partially as needed.

6. FAQ

Q: How to check PIP recipients for 2025?

A: Visit pip.kemdikbud.go.id, enter NISN and NIK, then click "Check PIP Recipients".

Q: Can PIP funds be disbursed without a Simpel account?

A: No. The Simpel account must be activated first for the funds to be transferred and withdrawn.

Q: When will PIP 2025 start to be disbursed?

A: Starting April 10, 2025, for Term 1, and will continue gradually.

Q: What is the amount of PIP assistance for 2025?

A: Varies, starting from Rp225,000 (Grade 6 elementary school) to Rp1,800,000 (Grade 10–11 high school).

Q: What are the requirements to become a PIP recipient?

A: Must be included in DTKS, have a KIP, or belong to a vulnerable poor family deemed eligible according to the school's Dapodik.

(kpl/rmt)