Latest changes in the rules for awarding social scholarships. Who can receive a social scholarship and how is it calculated?

A significant portion of needy students may lose social scholarships due to amendments to the Law “On Education” that came into force on January 1, 2017. Human rights activists point out that while previously all low-income people had the right to support, now in a number of regions the list is limited, for example, to “citizens of working age who are actively looking for a way out of a difficult life situation.” The Ministry of Education and Science said that tightening the rules will not lead to a reduction in the scholarship fund and will allow an increase in the amount of scholarships for those who “really need support from the state.”

After amendments to the federal law “On Education” came into force, some regions found themselves in a situation that threatens needy students with refusal to pay social assistance. For example, until 2017, a student living in a dormitory could apply to social security authorities to be recognized as low-income and receive a certificate confirming low income (despite the fact that the student’s actual family income may be higher than the subsistence level established by regional authorities). Based on the certificate, the university awarded the student a social scholarship - in the 2016/17 academic year in an amount of no less than 2010 rubles. (minimum academic scholarship - 1340 rubles). The scholarship is awarded for one year from the date of submission of documents from the social security authorities to the university.

Now, in order to qualify for a social scholarship, a student must pass the filter of regional social protection authorities, proving that his family or himself has an income below the established subsistence level and needs social assistance from the state. At the same time, each region determines the conditions for assigning such assistance independently. Each subject issues certificates of recognition as low-income in their own sample, from which it is not always obvious whether the student really needs additional support, Andrei Nikolaenko, rector of the Moscow Polytechnic University, told Kommersant. “The requirements for assistance are stricter, that is, this amendment allows us not to dilute the scholarship fund, but to provide support to students in a more targeted and effective manner,” Mr. Nikolaenko emphasized.

The Ministry of Education and Science is also talking about strengthening targeted assistance to students “who really need support from the state.” “The scholarship fund funds in 2017 are protected and will be indexed by 5.9% from September 1. Thanks to the innovations, it will be possible to increase the amount of social scholarships for students, as well as expand the opportunity to receive financial assistance for graduate students, residents and intern assistants,” they said "Kommersant" in the press service of the department. That is, if there are fewer recipients of social scholarships at the university, those remaining among them will be able to receive a larger accrual due to the redistribution of funds from the scholarship fund.

The ministry’s optimism is not shared by the Commissioner for Student Rights, Artem Khromov: “Each region independently determines what are “reasons beyond a citizen’s control why his income is below the subsistence level,” so a significant portion of needy students may find themselves without state social assistance, and, accordingly, and without social benefits." According to Mr. Khromov, not all regions are focused on social support for low-income students, so a significant part of them will remain without social scholarships in the new year.

For example, in Crimea, assistance will be provided if a student is caring for a disabled child under the age of 18, or a child under the age of three, or is raising three or more children, or is a pregnant woman. In the Samara region, only students from low-income families, in which both parents are non-working pensioners or at least one of the parents is disabled, can receive support from the state. In the Tyumen region, the independent reason why a low-income citizen living alone has the right to receive state targeted social assistance is his disability. The social code of the Yaroslavl region states that single disabled citizens, large and single-parent families and citizens of working age who are actively looking for a way out of the difficult life situation in which they find themselves have the right to receive social assistance.

In addition, students may be denied social assistance if there is a lack of funding in regional budgets for the corresponding payments, explains Mr. Khromov. According to him, there is a risk that a significant proportion of students will not receive them on time. “Many simply do not know that the rules have changed, and the university does not have the right to award a scholarship without new documents, the preparation of which takes time,” he says.

The state provides financial assistance to various categories of citizens who study in educational institutions that have passed state accreditation. There are two groups of students: schoolchildren and students. In Russia, schoolchildren include persons enrolled in primary and secondary educational institutions. This group also includes people studying in institutions classified as secondary education. Students are considered citizens of the Russian Federation who are receiving education at universities on a full-time, part-time or evening basis, as well as studying in secondary vocational educational institutions. The measures of social support that students are entitled to directly depend on their belonging to a particular social category.

Benefits for schoolchildren in 2019

Benefits for students in 2019

Benefits provided for students include:

reduced cost of hostel and personal services;
the possibility of discounted or free visits to libraries, archives and museums;
free travel on public transport;
the opportunity to return 13% of the amount paid for training;
deferment from the army;
scholarship;
methods for early passing of exams for correspondence students and out-of-town students;
the possibility of a shortened working week with the same salary for correspondence students;
the possibility of simultaneous study at two faculties or at two universities;
discounts on travel with a student card. Discounted travel on railway transport and trains.

Amount of social scholarship for students in 2018

Governor's Scholarships for Students

Tax deduction for education

Study leave for working citizens

Conclusion

To summarize, it should be noted that in order to receive certain social benefits, you need to analyze each specific situation, find out all the nuances, collect the necessary documentation and contact the relevant authorities. With good academic performance and active participation in the life of the educational organization, you can receive additional incentive payments from the state.

Basic concepts for obtaining social support for schoolchildren and students:

support for students and schoolchildren is provided by the state in the form of various benefits and discounts. For example, for travel on public transport, receiving free food, etc.;
social support for students scholarships can be provided for talented and active people in the form of a governor's scholarship;
To receive a tax deduction, you must be officially employed;
If you have official employment and study by correspondence, you can receive paid study leave.

List of laws

Samples of applications and forms

You will need the following sample documents.

The scholarship is a form of incentive for students.

The purpose of its provision is to support students in their mastery of the educational program.

However, this form of incentive is not available to everyone!

What it is?

This type of scholarship is one of the payment options available to full-time students only. In addition, social scholarships are issued only to those students who study with funds provided from the federal and/or regional and/or local budgets.

The procedure for issuing it regulated, first of all, by Federal Law No. 273-FZ “On Education in the Russian Federation” dated December 29, 2012. (hereinafter referred to as Law No. 273-FZ) paragraph 5 of Art. 36. The procedure for providing these payments in more detail was approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation in Order No. 1000 dated August 28, 2013.

In this regulatory document, in particular, it is said that:

the amount of the scholarship is assigned by the educational institution, but taking into account the opinion of the trade union of this institution (if there is one) and the opinion expressed by the student council of the same institution;
in this case, the amount of the scholarship cannot be less than those established by the Government of the Russian Federation. These standards are set taking into account the current inflation level for each category of students and their level of professional education.

Познакомиться with the amount of social scholarship is possible in Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 899 of October 10, 2013. This Decree was adopted to fulfill the requirements of paragraph 10 of Article 36 of Law No. 273-FZ.

Payment amounts

State regulations in 2019 plan gradation of social scholarship accruals, based on the success rate of completing the training process with reference to the grounds for its accrual:

Social academic scholarship– is due to all first-year students who entered the budget and continue to study successfully. For the 2018-2019 academic years, the amount will be 1,482 rubles. This value is fixed and does not require the provision of additional documents and certificates.
Basic social– is due to all students, starting from the second semester of the 1st year until graduation from a higher educational institution, provided that all session exams are passed no lower than “4”. This year, such a payment is equivalent to 2,227 rubles. Unlike academic, it will need to be regularly confirmed after each semester of credit.
Social– for students whose grades in all subjects are only “4” and “5”. Its value is determined by the educational institution independently, based on internal documentation and the powers of the university within the framework of regional legislative acts in this area. However, it cannot be less than the basic scholarship.
Increased social- This is the privilege of excellent students. As a rule, its size is equal to the minimum subsistence level in the region where the student is studying.

Thus, academic social benefits are guaranteed to the student in any case, even if the grades are not very good. But the possibility of increasing this amount will need to be confirmed namely, worthy academic results.

Those categories of citizens who are brought up in a single-parent family, or one of the parents is a disabled person of group 1, are entitled to an increased scholarship.

At the end of each semester, academic performance is assessed, and if its result allows the scholarship to be increased without supporting certificates, this is done in automatic mode. All documents - about income, benefits - are relevant throughout the year. If a student takes an academic leave, accruals are suspended and will resume when he returns to study.

As for secondary specialized educational institutions, there have been no significant changes in the procedure for calculating scholarship payments and their amount. As before, in 2019 this amount will be 730 rubles monthly. This applies to those who are undergoing training as part of the training of mid-level specialists, qualified workers and office personnel. 2010 rubles for students in higher education institutions.

Who is eligible to receive

Clause 5 of Article 36 of Law No. 273-FZ provides a large list of those persons who are entitled to this scholarship. These persons include, in particular:

This list is closed. But in addition to this list there are also two conditions, which determine the right to receive a social scholarship and must be observed at the same time:

full-time training;
and at the budget department.

If the above-mentioned persons study in a paid department and (or) have an evening or correspondence course of study, then they do not have the right to count on a social scholarship. However, when assigning a social scholarship to students, there are some nuances.

Nuances of assigning a social scholarship

Law No. 273-FZ provides for a case when a social scholarship can be paid in excess of the established standards. This case includes needy 1st and 2nd year students who study full-time, on a budget basis and receive higher education in bachelor's and specialty programs. In this case, these persons must have grades in their academic performance of at least “good and excellent”. The social scholarship for such students is increased to 10,329 rubles (excluding the regional coefficient). And it is appointed based on the results of the interim certification.

But to receive this scholarship, you need documented prove financial position student's family.

If a student falls into pregnancy (before the child reaches the age of three), or takes an academic leave, then the payment of the social scholarship does not stop for this period. This is established in clause 16 of the Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation No. 1000 dated 08.28.13.

Regarding receiving a scholarship nonresident students, then Law No. 273-FZ and other regulatory documents adopted in accordance with it do not establish a restriction on receiving a social scholarship based on the registration criterion. Therefore, the specified student receives a social scholarship on a general basis.

Design rules

First of all, a scholarship is awarded from the date when the student submitted a document to the educational institution that confirms his compliance with one of those categories of persons specified in Law No. 273-FZ in Article 36. This document is Certificate issued by local social security authorities.

To get this help required:

passport (or other identification document);
a certificate indicating the form of study, course and other similar data. This document is issued by the educational institution where the student is studying;
a certificate of the amount of the scholarship for the last three months. It is issued by the accounting department of the educational organization.

For nonresident students Additionally you will need:

a copy of the registration certificate in the hostel, or a certificate in form No. 9. This form is a document confirming the local registration of a nonresident person. They receive it at the place of registration;
receipts confirming payment for accommodation in the hostel. Or you need to submit a certificate issued by the passport officer at the student’s place of residence, stating that he does not live in the dormitory.

For low-income citizens Additionally you should submit:

As soon as everything is collected, the social security authority issues a certificate for receiving a social scholarship, which is transferred by the student to his educational institution. It is worth noting that very often it is necessary to submit this certificate during September so that the student can quickly receive the necessary assistance. These deadlines should be clarified with the educational institution itself.

As soon as the certificate is submitted, the scholarship is assigned. The basis for the actual payment of this income is a local administrative act issued by the head of the educational institution. The stipend is paid every month. But the validity period of the certificate confirming the right to a social scholarship is only for one year. Therefore, for the next academic year you will have to apply for it again.

It is worth noting that the scholarship can be terminated if the student is expelled or there is no basis for receiving it (i.e. a certificate from the social security authority is not presented).

Who can receive this type of government assistance is described in the following video:

A scholarship is a mandatory payment of funds to students throughout their studies at the university. The payment of scholarships is regulated by the Federal Law “On Education in the Russian Federation” of 2012. Students studying in a paid department do not receive a scholarship.

The scholarship for students in 2017 and its amount depend on:

Student performance. Sessions must be closed without grades of “satisfactory” and “unsatisfactory.” Otherwise, payment of the scholarship in the next semester will be terminated.
From the social status of the student. Some social groups, in addition to academic scholarships, are entitled to social scholarships.
From the educational institution. Universities have the right to set their own scholarship amount, not lower than the minimum specified in the law. The university can also differentiate scholarship payments by department.
From extracurricular activities. A student who takes part in various projects and activities of the university is entitled to an increase in scholarship.

Let's look at the conditions for receiving different types of scholarships.

Academic scholarship 2017

All students who entered the university on a budget-funded basis are entitled to an academic scholarship. The condition for receiving a scholarship is passing exams without grades “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory”.

The minimum scholarship amount for 2017 is 1,340 rubles. per month. For excellent academic success, a student has the right to an increased academic scholarship, but not more than 6,000 rubles. per month.

In some universities, the scholarship amount depends on each grade obtained during the last session. Each “excellent” rating significantly increases the payment amount.

Social scholarship 2017

The following categories of students can count on social benefits:

Students from low-income families.
Students left without parents.
Students who received a dose of radiation as a result of accidents.
Disabled people of groups I and II, disabled children.
Students who have completed military service under a contract in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, the FSB of the Russian Federation for a period of at least three years.

The minimum scholarship amount for 2017 is 2010 rubles. per month.

To obtain the right to receive a social scholarship, a student must prepare and submit to the social security authorities documents confirming the low level of income in the family, as well as a document confirming his studies at the university at the expense of federal funds.

Afterwards, the social protection authority issues a certificate for receiving a social scholarship. It must be submitted to the dean's office.

Payment of a social scholarship is suspended in the event of academic debt. Once the debt is cleared, payment of the scholarship continues.

Government Scholarship 2016/2017

Senior university students (usually starting from the third year) have the opportunity to receive a Government scholarship. Part-time students are not eligible for this scholarship.

The scholarship is an incentive for outstanding academic achievements, scientific discoveries and inventions, victories in Olympiads and competitions, and writing articles.

The size of the scholarship from the Government of the Russian Federation in the 2016-2017 academic years is 1,440 rubles. per month. The scholarship is awarded for the period from September to August.

The government has compiled a list of areas of training that are strategically important for strengthening the Russian economy. Students studying in such areas are entitled to a special scholarship from the Government. Conditions for receiving the scholarship:

At least half of the grades are “excellent” for the past two sessions. No “satisfactory” or “unsatisfactory” grades.
The student is a winner or prize-winner of scientific Olympiads at various levels.
The student has awards (diplomas, diplomas, certificates) for high achievements in scientific activities.
The student is the author of articles published in scientific publications at various levels.

The scholarship amount is 5000 rubles. per month.

Scholarship of the President of the Russian Federation for students 2016/2017

The scholarship of the President of the Russian Federation is awarded to students who have distinguished themselves in scientific activities. Students can be winners or prize-winners of scientific Olympiads at various levels, have publications, be the author of a scientific invention, etc.

For many years and even decades, the legislation of the Russian Federation has provided for a fairly extensive and varied program of support for the population in need of social protection and various financial assistance. The social scholarship for students of 2017-2018 is the very point that is included in this program.

Initially, the main and primary task and significance of scholarships issued to students was to stimulate students in some way, as well as to facilitate living conditions. Today, there are several types and categories of scholarships, each of which has its own characteristics and, of course, differs from each other in conditions and size.

Types of scholarships.

The list of the most basic scholarships that are provided in almost every educational institution in the country includes the following.

1. State academic scholarship, which is a basic type of monthly scholarship issued only to successful students throughout all years of study.
2. An increased academic scholarship is nothing more than a one-time payment to particularly distinguished students who have shown and demonstrated high results in educational, scientific, cultural and other activities.
3. Scholarships from the President of the Russian Federation, the Government of the Russian Federation, presidents of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, and the governments of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
4. Personalized scholarships.
5. State social scholarship, which is intended and awarded to those students who experience special social and material needs. This payment is assigned regardless of how the student studies.

All about the social scholarship, size for low-income families.

If you study the issue related to social scholarships in more detail, then, first of all, you need to familiarize yourself with the complete list of all those who can count on it. According to the existing law of the Russian Federation, this list includes the following categories and groups of students.

1. Orphans.
2. Students with the “Disabled Child” category.
3.Victims of radiation accidents.
4. Contract servicemen who have served in the army or other military formations of the country for more than 3 years.
5. Students whose per capita income is below the subsistence level.

If everything is clear with the categories, then now you should carefully and in more detail understand the issue of size. To date, the state has also established the minimum amount of all types of state scholarships. Thus, the amount of social scholarships currently amounts to and consists of the following amounts.

1. For students of colleges, technical schools, schools or other institutions of a secondary professional nature - 730 rubles per month.
2.For university students – 2010 rubles.

It is worth noting that this is only the minimum acceptable payment threshold for socially vulnerable students. After all, each educational institution sets the amount of such a social scholarship individually.

As a rule, the Government of the Russian Federation together with the municipal self-government bodies of the constituent entities is responsible and fully responsible for the size of the general scholarship fund. As a result, the final decision on the amount of social scholarships is made by the management of each individual educational institution in the country.

But, if everything is relatively clear with the size, then another equally significant and important question arises, which is how to apply for the right to receive a social scholarship, what sequence of actions must be followed and at the same time try to save time as much as possible. It is these questions that we will now try to find the answer to.

Procedure for applying for a scholarship.

The procedure and stages that a student goes through in order to receive and provide additional social benefits include the following sequential actions.

Regarding the timing of document review, today it directly depends on each individual educational institution. But according to the rules, this is no more than 2 weeks.

As you can see, the process of receiving a social scholarship is not as simple as it seems at first glance, but the end justifies the means and such an additional source of funds is unlikely to hurt anyone and will be superfluous.