Switzerland 2016/17 - grants and loans
Date of publication: 2017 Grants - note: About 10 % of students receive need-based grants
Need-based grant (euro): most common 7488 - max 14611
Merit-based grant (euro): -
Student grants
Each canton has its own regulations for the provision of grants and loans to students resident in Switzerland
(decentralised system). In all cantons, the amount granted depends on the financial situation of the applicant and
his/her family.
Support in the form of grants or loans or a combination of both is provided. The majority of beneficiaries only
receive grants (2014: about 95 % grants only, about 2 % loans only, about 3 % grants and loans). In 2014, the
most common loan was CHF 6 200.
Some higher education institutions have their own funds for supplementary support of students. Students can only
apply if they already have applied for cantonal grants/loans.
Loans
Each canton has its own regulations for the provision of grants and loans to students resident in Switzerland
(decentralised system). In all cantons, the amount granted depends on the financial situation of the applicant and
his/her family.
Support in the form of grants or loans or a combination of both is provided. The majority of beneficiaries only
receive grants (2014: about 95 % grants only, about 2 % loans only, about 3 % grants and loans). In 2014, the
most common loan was CHF 6 200.
Some higher education institutions have their own funds for supplementary support of students. Students can only
apply if they already have applied for cantonal grants/loans.
Source: Eurydice, National Student Fee and Support Systems 2013/2014, 2015/2016, 2016/2017
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