Student and boarding aid amounts increased for 2026/27 school year
Austria is raising the maximum amounts for student aid (Schülerbeihilfe) and boarding aid (Heimbeihilfe) effective 1 September 2026, indexed to the annual social insurance adjustment factor. Students and families receiving these grants will see increased support.
What changed
All maximum grant amounts under the Student Aid Act have been increased by approximately 2.7% to 2.7% based on the 2026 social insurance adjustment factor. For example, the main student aid maximum rises from €6,821 to €7,005, and boarding aid from €1,845 to €1,895. A total of 27 different aid thresholds and amounts across various student aid categories have been adjusted upward.
Who is affected
Students and apprentices receiving student aid or boarding aid under Austrian law, and their families, are affected. This includes students whose families have limited income, students living away from home, and students with disabilities or special needs.
When it takes effect
The new amounts apply from 1 September 2026 onwards for the 2026/27 school year and beyond. Students will automatically benefit from the increased aid amounts when they submit or renew applications from that date.