The Department of Education has announced scholarships for the upcoming academic year, delivering timely information for students and families planning to apply. This initiative sits within a broader package of financial assistance designed to raise living standards and promote equal opportunity and social inclusion across Canada and the United States.
One component is a 400 euro grant intended for students who require special educational support. This aid helps cover general education costs and meets the department’s criteria to ensure that individuals with greater needs can access the resources they require.
With the 2023 SMI adjustment considered, recipients will receive their stipend in twelve monthly installments, providing steady monthly income to help manage education-related expenses throughout the year.
Scholarships and grants for students with special educational needs
To apply, applicants are not required to meet family income thresholds, though other eligibility criteria must be fulfilled. The aid targets students aged two and older who are enrolled in non-university education levels, including Early Childhood Education, Primary, Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, Basic Education Cycles, Secondary, and Vocational Education.
Eligibility emphasizes the practical needs of students with documented educational support requirements, ensuring that financial aid aligns with the real costs of education beyond tuition alone.
How long does it take to receive the 200 euro government check? Applicants must meet at least one of the following conditions:
- Students with a disability of 33 percent or higher or those with severe conduct disorders.
- Students who have significant communication and language impairments linked to their special educational needs.
- Students with special education needs associated with autism spectrum disorders (including TORCH-related conditions).
- Students with high intellectual capacity who require additional educational support.
Changes to the IRPF that affect payroll this month
It is important to note that this aid can be combined with other scholarships or aids that the student may receive, allowing families to optimize their overall support without duplicating benefits.
Other MEC scholarships for 2023 feature notable changes in deadlines and a substantial budget intended to assist a wide range of students and their families.
In addition to the new aid, the Department of Education makes available several additional supports that hold significant value for students and their households:
- Teaching aid: up to 862 euros.
- Transportation support for school travel: up to 617 euros.
- Meal assistance or school meal subsidies: up to 574 euros.
- Residence allowance for students studying away from home: up to 1,795 euros.
- Weekend transportation assistance: up to 442 euros.
- City transport assistance: up to 308 euros.
- School supplies support: up to 105 euros for Primary, Secondary, and Basic Education cycles; for other levels, up to 204 euros.
- Pedagogical retraining aid: up to 913 euros.
- Language retraining aid: up to 913 euros.