Approximately 63,000 students to receive aid
The article discusses the Ministry of Education and Higher Education's announcement that it will begin accepting applications for university grants and loans in the second half of November. It is expected that around 63,000 to 64,000 students will be included out of approximately 75,000 to 80,000 applicants annually, which increases the success rate in obtaining support to more than 80%. It was also clarified that the Student Support Fund managed to settle over 80 million dinars of its debts in 2026, making it debt-free. Additionally, the government's allocations to the fund have been increased to 40 million dinars this year, with 10 million dinars coming from the proceeds of the sale of distinguished artworks. The system for distributing grants and loans has also been amended to promote fairness among regions, especially those with high populations and remote areas. Half of the quotas are allocated equally, while the other half depends on the relative importance of each region, with the aim of increasing the number of beneficiaries and reducing competition for resources. Regarding repayment, the mechanism remains unchanged, starting two years after graduation in coordination with the Royal Funds Directorate.
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