Support from the Austrian National Union of Students (Social Fund)
The ÖH Social Fund in Vienna offers students who are members of the ÖH and are in a particular financial emergency a one-time financial support once a year. There are no deadlines; the processing time is currently about 3 months.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Mitigation of financial emergencies for students through one-time grants in cases of hardship, such as for housing costs, tuition fees, childcare, psychotherapy, or mediation.
Eligible expenses
- Living expenses
- Housing costs
- Tuition fees
- Childcare costs
- Psychotherapy costs
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Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Membership in the ÖH
- Proof of social need
- Sufficient academic success (at least 16 ECTS or 8 SWS)
- Insufficient support from other sources
Documents required for application
- Copy of photo ID
- Income statements of applicant and partner
- Proof of other support benefits
- Confirmation of maintenance payments
- Bank statements of the last 3 months
- Proof of housing costs and other expenses
- Registration certificates of all household members
- Study record and proof of academic success
- Proof of disability (if applicable)
Evaluation criteria
- Social need
- Academic success
- Cooperation with local student union
Description
The ÖH Social Fund in Vienna supports students who are members of the Austrian Students' Union and can demonstrably prove that they are in an acute financial emergency. Applications can be submitted year-round without a fixed deadline, with a processing time of approximately three months typically expected. Funding is granted once per calendar year up to €1,400 and is aimed at students with sufficient academic progress (at least 16 ECTS or 8 semester hours per week) and without other forms of assistance. The funding gap can be co-financed by both the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research and local ÖH structures to avoid double funding and ensure prompt support.
Eligible expenses include living and housing costs, tuition fees, childcare, psychotherapy, as well as mediation services in cases of family maintenance conflicts. Applicants should submit, in addition to a photo ID and proof of academic progress, bank statements, income proofs of all household members, and receipts for housing and therapy costs. Additional documentation (e.g., birth certificate, disability pass) is required for students with children or disabilities. Decisions are made considering social need, academic success, and cooperation with the local ÖH. Through the Social Fund, the Austrian Students' Union significantly contributes to mitigating unforeseen hardship cases and securing academic success despite financial obstacles.
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