The State offers educational subsidies in the form of scholarships
and interest-free loans. The entitlement to State subsidies is dependent on citizenship and residence,
income and assets, and the recognition of the educational institution and the diploma to be obtained. Citizenship
and residence Persons living in Liechtenstein who can
demonstrate at least three years of uninterrupted residence or a total of at least five years of regular
residence in Liechtenstein at the time of the application are entitled to claim subsidies. Also, persons
living in Liechtenstein may claim subsidies who have at least one parent with regular residence in Liechtenstein
at the time of the application. Liechtenstein citizens living abroad who had regular residence in Liechtenstein
for at least five years within the ten years prior to the time of the application may submit an application
for educational subsidies, but only if they do not receive equivalent support in their State of residence. Income
and assets The law operates under the principle that
the applicant and/or the applicant's parents can fund education themselves if they have sufficient financial
resources. The Scholarship Office assesses claims for educational subsidies and the amount of the subsidies
granted on the basis of tax information. Educational
institution and course of studies First and second courses
of study as well as continuing education and language study programs abroad are supported. The educational
institution attended and the diploma to be obtained must be recognized. Educational
loans granted by the State are interest-free. As a rule, they must be repaid within six years, 18 months
after graduation or termination of the education. |
