The Grants and Benefits Service of the Ministry of Finance awards the State Student Welfare scheme each year, which includes the Student Grant and Student Allowances.
Applications for State Student Welfare are submitted twice per year, depending on the category of eligible applicants:
Applications & Information: http://sg-yxe.mof.gov.cy
Eligible Applicants
Students from Greece who studied at academic institutions in Cyprus during the previous academic year and whose families are permanently resident in Greece.
Students from Cyprus whose families have been repatriated and who studied at academic institutions in Cyprus or abroad during the previous academic year.
Required Actions Before Submitting an Application
Parents or legal guardians of students wishing to apply must:
Be registered users of the CY Login electronic service.
Create a CY Login account via the following link:
https://cge.cyprus.gov.cy/cyloginregistration/register
Repatriated Cypriot applicants must have a verified/authenticated CY Login account.
Greek applicants do not need account verification/authentication.
How to create a CY Login account
https://cge.cyprus.gov.cy/cyloginregistration/knowledgebase/help
Application Submission Period for Academic Year 2024–2025
From 12 November 2025 to 3 December 2025.
Eligible Applicants
Permanent residents of the Republic of Cyprus.
Permanent residence means lawful residence in Cyprus for at least 50 months within the last 5 years prior to the commencement of studies.
Who Submits the Application
As a rule, applications are submitted exclusively by the parents or legal guardians of the students.
Required Actions Before Submitting an Application
Parents or legal guardians of students wishing to apply must:
Be registered users of the CY Login electronic service.
Create a CY Login account via the following link:
https://cge.cyprus.gov.cy/cyloginregistration/register
Accounts must be verified via eBanking or video call / Citizen Service Centre
How to create a CY Login account
https://cge.cyprus.gov.cy/cyloginregistration/knowledgebase/help
Application Submission Period for Academic Year 2025–2026
From 6 April 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 8 May 2026, 2:00 p.m.
Common Information for Both Application Periods
Applications & Information:
http://sg-yxe.mof.gov.cy
Important: No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
Please make sure to submit your application on time and with correct details.
