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Financial Support for Students with Disabilities in Lithuania

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In Lithuania's Pakruojis District Municipality, the Agency for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities provides financial assistance to students with disabilities pursuing higher education. The program aims to alleviate the economic burden and anxiety associated with learning circumstances, allowing students to focus on their academic and professional goals. To be eligible, students must submit an application to their higher education institution between September 1 and 10, accompanied by an identity document and a certificate of disability.

Key Takeaways:

  • Students with disabilities in Lithuania's Pakruojis District Municipality can receive financial assistance from the Agency for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
  • Support is available for students studying at higher education institutions after their disability has been determined for the first time.
  • Types of financial support include a special needs allowance of 149.23 EUR/month and compensation for study expenses of 224 EUR/semester for those enrolled in paid places.
  • Students must submit an application to their higher education institution between September 1 and 10, along with an identity document and a certificate of disability.
  • The program aims to reduce the economic burden and anxiety associated with learning circumstances, allowing students to focus on their academic and professional goals.
  • Eligible students include those with a participation rate of 45% or lower (until December 31, 2023), as well as those with severe or moderate level of disability under the age of 18.
  • The financial assistance program is managed by the Agency for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, in cooperation with other institutions.

Statistics:

  • 149.23 EUR/month: the amount of special needs allowance for students with disabilities.
  • 224 EUR/semester: the amount of compensation for study expenses for students enrolled in paid places.
  • 45%: the participation rate for individuals with disabilities who are eligible for support until December 31, 2023.
  • December 31, 2023: the cut-off date for individuals with disabilities to be eligible for support with a participation rate of 45% or lower.

Sources:

  • The Agency for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
  • Pakruojis District Municipality.
  • National Public Transportation System in Lithuania.

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