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Greece sets July 31 deadline for student housing allowance applications
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Greece sets July 31 deadline for student housing allowance applications

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Greece's Ministry of Education reminds students that July 31, 2026, is the deadline for student housing allowance applications for the 2025-2026 academic year.
  • The student housing allowance is described as substantial aid to help students focus on their studies with greater security and fewer obstacles.
  • For 2026, the funding for the allowance has increased to 90 million euros, an 115% rise since 2019, reflecting a commitment to student welfare.

The Greek Ministry of Education has issued a reminder that Friday, July 31, 2026, marks the final day for students to submit electronic applications for the student housing allowance for the 2025-2026 academic year. The ministry emphasized that no new applications will be accepted after this deadline.

The Student Housing Allowance is substantial aid, so that every student can dedicate themselves to their studies with greater security and fewer obstacles.

— Sofia ZacharakiMinister of Education, explaining the importance of the allowance.

Students interested in applying must visit the dedicated housing allowance application website, https://stegastiko.minedu.gov.gr, to submit their applications online. Access to the portal requires a username and password obtained from the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) for TAXISnet electronic services.

Minister of Education Sofia Zacharaki highlighted the allowance as "substantial aid, so that every student can dedicate themselves to their studies with greater security and fewer obstacles." She noted that funding for the allowance has seen a significant increase, reaching 90 million euros for 2026, which represents an 115% rise compared to 2019. Zacharaki stated that supporting student welfare is a constant priority and a tangible demonstration of support for families investing in their children's future.

The support of student welfare is a constant priority for us and a tangible demonstration that we stand by the families who invest in their children's future.

— Sofia ZacharakiMinister of Education, emphasizing the government's commitment to students.

Nikos Papaioannou, Deputy Minister of Education responsible for Higher Education, added that alleviating the financial burden of studying away from home is a continuous goal and a core aspect of their student welfare policy. He affirmed the ministry's consistent efforts to enhance student support and create better conditions for young people pursuing education far from their hometowns.

The substantial relief of the financial burden that studies entail away from home is a constant goal and a basic axis of our policy for student welfare.

— Nikos PapaioannouDeputy Minister of Education, discussing the policy on student support.

The article also provides a year-by-year breakdown of the total funds allocated for the student housing allowance from 2019 to 2026, showing a steady increase in investment. For 2026, the final amount will be determined based on the number of eligible applicants. The ministry clarified that the total allocated for 2026 is 90 million euros.

With consistency and a plan, we continue to strengthen student welfare and create better conditions for young people who choose to study away from their place of residence.

— Nikos PapaioannouDeputy Minister of Education, outlining ongoing efforts in student welfare.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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