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The Selangor government has reopened applications for its RM1,000 Higher Education Institution Study Grant to help ease the financial burden of students starting their university journey
In a Facebook post on Monday, 30 March, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the one-off financial aid is specifically for first-year students studying at universities recognised by the state government.
"This year, the state government has allocated RM5 million, an increase from RM3 million the previous year, so that more students can benefit.
"Hopefully, this will help students pursue their studies with peace of mind, God willing," he said.
Applications are open now until 14 April
According to the official website, the assistance is open to students enrolling in public (IPTA) and private (IPTS) higher education institutions, covering programmes from Level 4 Skills Certificates, Diplomas, and Bachelor's Degrees.
However, the aid is only available to students from families with a household income of RM5,000 and below.
Other requirements include:
– The applicant must possess an SPM certificate
– The applicant and both parents must be Malaysian citizens
– The applicant must be born in and currently residing in Selangor
– The applicant must have received an offer for full-time studies at a recognised IPTA or IPTS
The following categories of students are not eligible:
– Students studying at vocational colleges without an SPM certificate
– STPM students
– Students receiving monthly allowances from government institutions such as Teacher Education Institutes, nursing colleges, and similar institutions
Applications can be submitted online via the grant's official website.
