Prime Minister: Children of the defenders and IDPs from communities where active hostilities are underway will have an opportunity to continue studies financed by the state

Students of colleges and higher educational institutions, who are currently studying on a contract basis until 2021 inclusive, according to the Prime Minister, will have an opportunity to switch to budget financing.

“First, it concerns the children of the fallen Defenders of Ukraine, participants in hostilities, and their children. Second, it will also apply to internally displaced persons who have moved from communities under occupation or where hostilities see the active phase,” noted the Head of Government.

All students from these categories, who were enrolled under a contract until 2021 inclusive, will be able to continue their studies at the expense of the state.

“In general, we are talking about more than 80,000 people this year. This year, the state will allocate UAH 363 million for the corresponding project. Amidst the difficult economic situation with the displaced people, as well as the support of Ukrainians who were defending and continue to defend Ukraine, the Government considers this project to be a correct and fair decision,” emphasized Denys Shmyhal.