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ÖH-UWK Child Support Bonus

One-off support for child-related additional costs during your studies

We have set up an ÖH-UWK Social Fund for students of the University for Continuing Education Krems who are in particularly challenging life situations.

The ÖH-UWK Child Support Bonus (Child Support Fund) supports students with custody or parenting responsibilities with study-related increased or unexpected child-related expenses.

Funding amount:

  • Up to €750 per academic year

What can I receive support for?

Funding is provided for child-related expenses that are increased due to studies or occur unexpectedly, e.g.:

  • childcare costs (e.g., childminding/daycare)
  • care costs (nursing/care-related expenses)
  • special expenses for the child and studying

Note: Funding from this sub-fund can only be granted if using the existing UWK-ÖH support services is not feasible or not appropriate.

Requirements:

  • You are an ordinary member of the ÖH-UWK (valid admission/enrolment/matriculation).
  • You can plausibly demonstrate social need.
  • You have custody or parenting responsibilities and can provide proof.
  • If reasonable and appropriate, you should first apply for social funding via the ÖH Federal Representation (ÖH-Bundesvertretung).

Important: No double funding of the same expenses from ÖH-UWK funds. However, you may apply to the Child Support Fund and the Hardship Fund at the same time.

Application process:

1) Submit the application by email

Send to: buero [at] oeh-uwk.at (buero[at]oeh-uwk[dot]at)

Subject line: Name + “Child Support Bonus”

2) Attach the following documents (clearly legible scan/photo)

  • Proof of enrolment (matriculation confirmation)
  • Proof of need
  • Proof of custody/parenting responsibility
  • Eligible supporting documents (original or scan/photo), including the corresponding bank debit/transaction
  • Short written justification

3) Signed data protection declaration required

For processing, a signed data protection declaration is required. You can obtain it here.

4) Additional documents may be requested if needed.

Procedure & decision:

  • Formal review by the ÖH-UWK office in cooperation with the Department/Unit for Social Policy.
  • Decision by a committee (chair, finance department, social department).
  • Processing usually takes about 2–3 weeks once all documents have been received in full.
  • If funds are limited, applications are prioritized based on social need, urgency, appropriateness, plausibility, and budget availability.
  • Payment only by bank transfer; information on approval/rejection is provided promptly.

Simultaneous applications to the Child Support Fund and the Hardship Fund are permitted.
No double funding of the same expenses from ÖH-UWK funds.

The guideline in its currently valid version can be accessed here.