Turkey 2013/14 - grants and loans
Date of publication: 2014 Grants - note: Around 30 % of university students receive grants
Need-based grant (euro): most common1349 - max 1452
Merit-based grant (euro): -
Student grants
Grants: University students receive various types of grants during their education. Firstly, scholarship, described in
regulations as money given to university students who are in need of financial support in line with the Article 5102
of Higher Education Council amounts to TL 280/month. Secondly, learning credits (öğrenim kredisi), described in
regulations as money given to university students to conduct their social and other needs during their education at
universities amounts to TL 260/month. Both, scholarship and learning credit are for 12 months. Thirdly, students
can receive a 'contribution to education' (katkı payı) from the university. It means that students pay lower fees
(TL 200). The exact amount of reduction depends on study programme.
Loans
Loans: In 2013, students in the 1st cycle receive TL 280, while students in the 2nd cycle are provided with TL 560
per month. Students who receive this amount of money have to pay back upon their graduation in instalments.
Source: Eurydice, National Student Fee and Support Systems 2013/2014, 2015/2016, 2016/2017