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Student Support System in Selected European Countries

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  • Vesna Skrbinjek

    (International School for Social and Business Studies, Slovenia)

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In this paper the main focus is on identifying characteristics of direct student financial support systems in seven selected European countries. There are three common types of support systems for students in place: need-based, merit-based and universal grants. We used a literature review approach and prepared a schematic comparison of student support systems in selected European Countries. Need-based grants are the most frequent mechanism in most countries, followed by merit based grants and universal grants. The largest share of grant beneficiaries are in the Nordic countries (Denmark and Sweden), where about 88-89% of full-time students receive universal grants. The amount of the grant is particularly high in Denmark. In higher education systems that offer need-based grants, the majority of recipients are below 50%. Merit-based grants are targeted at smaller groups of students, reaching mostly under 10% of students.

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  • Vesna Skrbinjek, 2020. "Student Support System in Selected European Countries," Expanding Horizons: Business, Management and Technology for Better Society,, ToKnowPress.
    • Handle: RePEc:tkp:mklp20:421-427
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