Scholarship office

The state supports people in training with training grants in the form of scholarships and loans

The scholarship office is responsible for:

• advising applicants and/or parents by telephone or email 
• the assessment of electronically submitted scholarship applications and the calculation of entitlements
• Payment of scholarships and loans
• Repayment of the educational loans

Here is the link: Training account

To log in, you need the digital identity (eID) or a lilog account.

The training account and electronic application offer you the following advantages:

Advantage 1: Data query via training account

• You can view the current status of your training account at any time.
• All current training and further education courses or those in repayment can be viewed
• The totals of scholarships and loans paid out or granted are displayed.
• The balance of the student loan can be checked.The terms of repayment of the student loan with the corresponding annual installments are displayed. You always know when you will receive the next repayment invoice

Advantage 2: Electronic application and correspondence

• The date of sending is the date of receipt. There is therefore no delay in submitting the application
• Electronic submission saves you having to sign by hand as well as the time and expense of printing, enveloping and submitting by post.
• The application form is pre-filled with the master data already stored with the National Administration, e.g. name, address or date of birth
• For follow-up applications for current training courses, certain training data is also pre-filled.
• Data is transmitted via a secure channel
• After successful submission, you will receive an electronic confirmation of receipt.
• Follow-up questions or requests for additional information from the scholarship office are sent unbureaucratically by email.

1. What are educational grants, i.e. scholarships and loans?

Scholarships and loans are one-off or recurring cash benefits provided by the Principality of Liechtenstein for education or training. The difference lies in the repayment:

Scholarships do not have to be repaid, while student loans must be repaid

2. For which costs can a training grant (scholarship and loan) be applied for?

In principle, costs for school fees, accommodation, meals, teaching materials and travel expenses can be claimed. In addition, a lump sum can be claimed as a contribution to living expenses under certain conditions. The costs are only recognized under certain conditions and up to a legally defined maximum amount.

3. How is the amount of the educational grant (scholarship and loan) calculated?

The amount of the training grant depends on various factors: The actual amount of costs incurred for the training plays an important role. In addition, the personal income and asset situation (personal contribution) and, in some cases, the personal financial contributions of immediate family members such as parents, spouse or partner are also taken into account.

4. What are personal contributions?

A basic distinction is made between two relevant personal contributions:

1) For applicants aged 18 and over, the financial resources of the applicant and, if married, the potential personal contributions of the spouse are taken into account.

2) For applicants up to the age of 25, the personal contributions of both parents are taken into account, regardless of marital status.

5) When is the parents' own contribution not taken into account?

Parental contributions are not taken into account if the person submitting the application:

1) has children of their own

or

2) has been in full-time employment for a total of at least three years from the age of 18. Gainful employment of less than six months' uninterrupted duration is not taken into account. Apprenticeships and internships do not count as gainful employment.

6. How long is it possible to receive training allowance?

Training courses following upper secondary level are supported. A total duration of up to 8 years is possible. Semesters not applied for and rejected are also counted.

If an education is not completed during the normal duration of education due to illness, the birth of a child, care of own children or another compelling reason, the duration of support can be extended by a maximum of three years beyond the minimum duration of education

7. For how long can a training allowance be applied for?

A training allowance can be applied for for a maximum of 1 year. A subsequent application must then be submitted.

8. How often are training grants paid out?

A grant is usually released for payment to the National Financial Accounting Office after the ruling and the 14-day appeal period has elapsed. Payment is possible at the earliest 8 weeks before the start of the ordered training period.

As a rule, a loan is released for the next disbursement to the National Financial Accounting Office three weeks after receipt of the signed loan agreement.

9. If an application for a scholarship is rejected, is it possible to obtain a loan?

No, a loan is not possible if the application for a scholarship is rejected.

10. In which cases does a scholarship have to be refunded?

Scholarships must be refunded by the person submitting the application if they have received them unlawfully. This includes, for example, failing to provide proof of education within the deadline set by the scholarship office and/or using it for an improper purpose.

A loan must always be repaid anyway.

11. In which cases is a power of attorney or a waiver of appeal required?

Power of attorney: If a person of legal age submits an application and close relatives such as parents or spouses or other persons wish to obtain information about the status of the application or to inspect the documents, a power of attorney must be submitted for data protection reasons. Otherwise, information cannot be provided.

Waiver of right of appeal: The payment of scholarships can be brought forward by submitting a written waiver of right of appeal. This means that the person submitting the application waives the right to lodge an appeal.

12. Which training and further education courses are supported?
Training or further training can be supported if the following conditions are met:

1) It is a first or second course of training, further training lasting at least 15 days (90 hours or 120 lessons) or a language course lasting at least one month

2) The training is recognized in Liechtenstein.

3) The duration of training specified in the study regulations of the training institution is adhered to.

4) Training courses following the Matura, vocational Matura or vocational apprenticeship are supported for a maximum total period of eight years.

13) Is a language course supported?

It is generally possible for a language stay of at least one month to be supported. The key requirement is that you attend a recognized language school and that you can prove your attendance with a certificate, for example. Individual lessons are not supported.

14. Is a semester abroad supported?

Yes, if it is part of the course and the ECTS credits earned are credited to the course, a semester abroad is supported.

15. Is an internship supported?

Internships can be supported as long as they are a mandatory part of the funded training program.

16. Is there a list of recognized training institutions?

Each application is reviewed individually. There is no list of recognized training institutions. The scholarship office will be happy to provide you with individual information.

17. What requirements must be met in order to apply for a scholarship or loan?

An actual claim can only be answered after individual processing and the corresponding disposition. The following considerations are essential:

1) Training grants are generally only awarded after completion of compulsory schooling and if the student is suitable for the chosen course of training.

2) Furthermore, the place of residence is decisive: At the time of the start of the training to be supported, a regular residence in Liechtenstein is required (at least three years without interruption or a total of five years if there are interruptions).

3) In addition, no IV pension due to total disability may be drawn.

18. Is there an age limit for receiving a scholarship or loan?

Up to and including the age of 32, an application can be submitted for either a scholarship or a loan. After the age of 32, only a loan can be applied for.

19. Is it also possible to apply for a scholarship as a part-time student?

Yes, there are also scholarship opportunities for part-time students.

20. Is it possible to apply for a scholarship while working?

Yes, there are also scholarship opportunities for working people.

21. Is it possible to apply for a scholarship if your education is already supported by a third party?

Third-party support includes, in particular, social security benefits and state benefits for the purpose of professional integration and/or contributions from employers, private individuals and institutions in Switzerland and abroad. The person submitting the application is obliged to disclose any third-party support.

If the person submitting the application is supported by third parties, this support will be deducted from the costs to be recognized.

22. May the field of study be changed?

A change of study program or discontinuation of a study program may only take place once. As a rule, no more educational grants are awarded after two interruptions or exclusions, unless exceptions, such as health reasons, can be claimed.

23 How does the application process work?

Applications can only be submitted electronically. This requires an eID or a LiLog (online counter of the National Administration).

The eID.li is the digital identity of the Principality of Liechtenstein, with which natural persons can securely identify themselves and log in to electronic services using a mobile device.

If you do not have an eID, a one-off registration with the Migration and Passport Office (APA) is required to activate the eID.li. Further information on the eID can be found here: https://www.llv.li/de/eid.li-ihre-identitaet-im-digitalen-leben.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically yourself, the team at the Scholarship Office will be happy to help. An appointment can be made either by email or by telephone: [email protected] or +423 236 67 78.

24 Which documents are required?

In order for the application to be processed efficiently, it is important that the following documents are submitted in full:

1) Confirmation of enrolment at the educational institution or apprenticeship or school contract

2) Proof of performance/training for ECTS (certificate for the semester or year already supported)

3) Timetable for part-time students (number of ECTS)

4) Proof of tuition fees, semester and/or examination fees from the educational institution)

5) Copy of the rental/sublease agreement with signature (if you are living in your own household or a shared flat for training purposes)

25 When must the application be submitted

?

In order for the application to be processed efficiently, it is important to submit the application in full, i.e. with all the necessary documents, and in good time (immediately after the start of the training year or at the latest within one year of the start of the training)

26 Is it possible to submit an application retroactively?

Yes, an application can be submitted retroactively for up to one year.

27 Where can missing documents be submitted?

Missing documents can be sent to the address [email protected]. Any deadlines set by the scholarship office must be observed.

28 How long does it take from the application to the decision as to whether a training grant will be awarded?

In order for the application to be processed efficiently, it is important that the documents are submitted in full. As a rule, the average processing time is 12 weeks.

29 Can an order be sent abroad or by e-mail?

An order is sent to the domestic address. If there is no longer a domestic address, it will be sent to the foreign address. With prior written consent, the scholarship office will also send the decision in PDF format by email.