Student grant application deadline extended until October 20

The Ministry of Finance’s Service for Grants and Benefits has announced an extension for submitting state student support applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. The application portal, which had previously closed, will reopen from Monday, October 12, at 10:00 a.m. until Tuesday, October 20, at 2:00 p.m.

This decision follows an audit revealing that numerous applications were incorrectly processed, including instances where files were left as drafts or submitted despite system error warnings. According to Gavriil Mythillos, Head of the Service for Grants and Benefits, some applicants were rejected for technical errors, such as unmarried students submitting their own applications instead of their parents, or parents misidentifying themselves as students. Authorities stressed that this is a final extension provided to accommodate those who faced unforeseen circumstances or technical difficulties during the initial submission period.

Eligible students are urged to use this window to correct their submissions. Currently, approximately 3,000 applications from the existing cycle are still undergoing payment processing. Applicants are encouraged to consult official guidelines to ensure their documentation is completed accurately to avoid further exclusion.