# Turkish government student educational support

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-government-student-educational-support
> Updated: 2026-09-06T07:34:24.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

The Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services has announced an allocation of approximately 2 billion lira to Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations (SYDV) to assist students for the first term of the 2026-2027 academic year.

Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş stated that the funding is intended to support students from low-income households by covering various educational necessities, including school uniforms, stationery, footwear, and winter clothing. For students living away from their families and not covered by the mobile education system, the ministry provides support for meals, housing, and transportation, including a program offering four annual travel tickets (two round trips).

Furthermore, the funding supports students preparing for high school and university entrance exams by providing necessary study materials, as well as those participating in sporting activities and excursions. Minister Göktaş noted that since 2021, approximately 6 billion lira has been transferred to SYDVs to support student education needs. The ministry aims to increase the effectiveness of these aid programs to reach a larger number of students and alleviate the financial burden on families.

## Claims

- Approximately 2 billion lira has been transferred to Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations (SYDV) for the first term of the 2026-2027 academic year. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Educational aid includes stationery, school uniforms, shoes, and winter clothing. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Support is provided for housing, transportation, and meal expenses for students not covered by the mobile education application. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Students preparing for high school and university exams receive exam preparation materials. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Transportation Expenses Coverage Support Program provides four annual tickets (two round trips) for students studying away from their families. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Turkey allocates 2 billion lira for student education aid

Turkey has allocated approximately 2 billion lira to Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations to support students from low-income families for the 2026-2027 academic year.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-allocates-2-billion-lira-for-student-educational-support

### 2026-08-27: Turkish Handball Federation and TED sign youth athlete support protocol

The Turkish Handball Federation and Turkish Education Association signed a protocol to provide 14 student-athletes with full scholarships and boarding education starting in the 2026-2027 academic year.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-handball-federation-and-ted-sign-youth-athlete-support-protocol

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