The Ministry of Education convokes yearly calls for grants in order to fund general studies, aimed to pupils in high levels of the Spanish educational system.
In the next academic year 2009-2010, it is estimated that 5% more students will benefit from these aids. The budget is of 1134 million euros, but grants are not limited to this amount, as these grants are a right for all those who are eligible to obtain them.
Scholarships are awarded according to academic achievements and levels of income and wealth of the student´s family.
Therefore, to obtain them, the applicants must meet certain academic and financial requirements. These vary depending on the type of help that is offered to students.
Income levels established for income during 2009-2010 are:
Level 1: from 3786 euros maximum for families of one member to 26,764 for families of eight members. Entitles, subject to other requirements to compensation aid:( salary grant, maintenance grant), travel, residence, schooling and tuition expenses, learning material and Final proyect.
Level 2: from 10,668 euros maximum for a family of one member to 40,882 for families of eight members. Entitles all aids except the compensation aid ( salary grant and maintenance grant).
Level 3: from 11,937 euros maximum for a family of one member to 45,744 for families of eight members. Eligible for aid for travel, tuition expenses, learning material and Final Proyect.
Level 4: from 13,236 euros maximum for a family of once member to 50,333 for families of eight members. Eligible for assistance for tuition and residence expenses and learning material.
Level 5: from 14,826 euros maximum for a family of one member to 56,380 for families of eight members. Eligible for aid for tuition and learning materials.
As a foreigner: http://www.eyeonspain.com/blogs/costaluz/1010/legal-tip-17-right-to-education-of-foreigners-in-spain.aspx
-Every minor age foreigner has same right and obligation to education as Spanish nationals, these rights comprises: right to free and compulsory basic education, right to obtain the corresponding qualifications and right to access the public system of grants and aids
- Foreigners will have the right to access the non-compulsory education under same conditions as Spanish nationals. In particular, foreigners will have access to every education level, to obtain the corresponding qualifications and the right to access the public system of grants and aids
By Maria L. de Castro
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