Cyprus Times

MPs Call for Expanded Support for Families with Students

Published March 18, 2026, 14:07
MPs Call for Expanded Support for Families with Students

Members of Parliament's Education Committee have called for expanded support for families with students, believing that the current bill to increase the beneficiaries of state student grants is not satisfactory. The need for an increase in income criteria, taking into account the rising cost of living, as well as special provisions for large families and families with multiple children studying, was highlighted. At the same time, the budget of the Open University of Cyprus (OUC) for 2026 was characterized as insufficient and non-developmental. The discussion focused on the need for greater support for students and their families, as well as strengthening resources for higher education.