Central GovernmentFinancial

Financial Support Scheme

✓ Information verified — April 2026
Ministry of Education

This scheme is run by the Ministry of Education to help economically weak students access quality education. It provides financial support through fee waivers to reduce the financial burden on poor students. The scheme aims to ensure that lack of money does not prevent talented students from pursuing their studies.

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What You Get

  • Waiver of all fee components paid by students
  • Covers tuition fees and other educational charges
  • Helps reduce the financial burden on economically weak families
  • Enables continued education without fee-related obstacles

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 18–40 years
  • Student must belong to economically weak section (EWS)
  • Must be enrolled in the university offering this scheme
  • Income level should be below the specified threshold for EWS category
  • Open to students of all castes including OBC category

Documents Needed

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  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Income Certificate
  3. 3. University Enrollment Certificate
  4. 4. Bank Passbook
  5. 5. Caste Certificate

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry of Education
Category
Financial
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
18–40 years
Application
Check portal
Last Updated
26 Apr 2026

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