Liechtenstein 2016/17 - values of student grants

Student grants

Public support consists of a variable combination of grants and an interest-free loan. The maximum total amount is CHF 25 000, of which 40-60 % is a grant and the rest is a loan. From age 32 on, the state financial support consists of interest free loans only.

Students need to have had permanent residence in Liechtenstein for minimum three years when applying for public support to be eligible. Eligibility also depends on the student's income and assets (principle of subsidiarity/need-based system). The amount is calculated on the basis of admissible costs and reasonable expectations of self-support. Parents' income and assets are taken into account for the assessment of eligibility and calculation of support for students below the age of 25 and if s/he has not worked fulltime for at least 2 years.

Repayment of loans start 18 months after study programmes has ended. Payment is made on fixed rates in six instalments per year. The repayment rate can be deferred once on request.

State scholarships and grants can be applied for all tertiary education programmes and are fully portable to allow for mobility ( 10 ). There is no financial support for incoming students.