Government gives financial relief to young parents in HE

The government of Hungary has introduced new state scholarships for married university students up to the age of 30, who have children, reports Hungary Today.

As reported by Telex and 24.hu, under an amendment passed this week, eligible students will no longer have to pay tuition fees. Those previously enrolled in self-financed programmes will be transferred to state scholarships, providing them significant financial relief. For PhD students with children, additional benefits include an extended deadline for thesis submission and eligibility for childcare allowances.

According to the amendment, the eligibility period for the scholarship begins from the semester in which the child is born, adopted, or the student is married, and lasts until the semester of the student’s 30th birthday. These measures are aimed at reducing financial burdens for young parents in higher education and supporting family formation among students.
Full report on the Hungary Today site