ÖH JKU Social Fund

ATTENTION!  During the summer semester 2026,  APPLICATIONS to the ÖH JKU Social Fund are NOT POSSIBLE.
At the same time, we successfully secured an increase in the ÖH Federal Social Fund in Vienna.
Please apply directly via the Federal ÖH Social Fund in Vienna.   

Here you will find all further information: Federal ÖH Social Fund
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. 

The ÖH JKU Social Fund is a fund that helps students of the JKU Linz in special social and financial emergencies. 

The social fund is a voluntary subsidy of the ÖH JKU Linz, therefore there is no legal entitlement to this support. 

Due to the high amount of applications, we can only accept and process applications that are received by us in full

during the application period (i.e. including all required documents). 

Unfortunately, we cannot process applications that are incomplete or received after the deadline. 

A detailed list of the documents we require can be found on the last page of the application form. 

Please also send us your insurance data sheet, otherwise we will not be able to process your application. 

You can obtain your insurance data sheet here:  https://www.gesundheitskasse.at/cdscontent/?contentid=10007.870556

Due to the high amount of applications, there may be delays in processing applications. 

We are doing our best and thank you for your understanding.

Who can apply?

In general, any student at the JKU can apply for support from the ÖH JKU Social Fund from the first semester of enrolment  

if the applicant's studies are at risk due to their current financial situation. 

Support from the ÖH JKU Social Fund can be granted three times during the entire period of study.

What requirements must be met?

The prerequisite for support from the ÖH JKU Social Fund is, on the one hand, 

the existence of social need as defined by the social fund guidelines of the ÖH JKU Linz and, 

on the other hand, proof of serious and determined studies.

Serious or purposeful study is fulfilled if the following ECTS points or semester hours per week can be presented:

For regular students

• in the 2nd semester: at least 8 ECTS credits or 4 credit hours per semester
• from the 2nd semester: at least 16 ECTS credits or 8 SWSt. per academic year

NEW:

• From SS23, students may apply from the 1st semester onwards

For non-degree students

• in the 2nd semester: at least 6 ECTS credits or 3 SWSt. per semester
• from the 2nd semester: at least 12 ECTS credits or 6 SWSt. per academic year
  therefore an extract from Kusss is required to see which courses are being taken

NEW:

• from SS23 students may apply from the 1st semester onwards
  therefore an extract from Kusss is required to see which courses are being taken

Application deadlines:

• Winter semester: 10 September to 15 December
• Summer semester: 10 February to 15 May

You can apply for support from the ÖH JKU Social Fund once per semester.

Please fill out the application form and send all necessary documents that apply to you by e-mail to the Social Department! 

Only applications submitted by e-mail will be accepted.

Tip: If you receive support from the ÖH JKU Social Fund, 

you also have the opportunity to receive a "Hunger for Art & Culture" cultural pass from the ÖH Social Department.

Please note: It is not possible to apply for the ÖH JKU Social Fund and 

the Federal ÖH Social Fund at the same time due to double funding!

ÖH JKU Tuition Fee Social Fund

JKU students subject to tuition fees who have received support from the ÖH JKU Social Fund 

or the Federal ÖH Social Fund in the current semester due to their social need can apply 

to the ÖH Social Department of the ÖH JKU Linz for support from the Tuition Fee Social Fund. 

Support from the ÖH Tuition Fee Social Fund can be granted three times during the entire period of study.

ATTENTION: This is only possible TOGETHER 

with the ÖH JKU Social Fund or the Federal ÖH Social Fund! 

It cannot be applied for individually!

The following criteria must be met for the application:

• Regular or non-degree programme at the JKU
• Obligation to pay tuition fees
• social need (ÖH JKU Social Fund or Federal ÖH Social Fund)
• Proof of a serious and determined study programme

A serious or purposeful study programme is fulfilled if the following ECTS credits 

or semester hours per week can be presented in each academic year:

For regular students

• in the 2nd semester: at least 8 ECTS credits or 4 credit hours per semester
• from the 2nd semester: at least 16 ECTS credits or 8 credit hours per semester per academic year

For non-degree students

• in the 2nd semester: at least 6 ECTS credits or 3 SWSt. per semester
• from the 2nd semester: at least 12 ECTS credits or 6 SWSt. per academic year

In cases of particular hardship, one-time non-fulfilment of this requirement may be recognised.

Application deadlines:

• Winter semester: 10 October to 15 December
• Summer semester: 10 March to 15 May

The application deadline does not apply to 

applications submitted on the basis of a positive decision by the Federal ÖH!

The financial means for the ÖH Tuition Fee Social Fund are kindly provided by the JKU. 

There is no legal entitlement to support from the ÖH Tuition Fee Social Fund. 

For further information on the ÖH Tuition Fee Social Fund, please contact the ÖH Social Department of the ÖH JKU Linz.  

ATTENTION: Only the following fees apply as tuition fees: You can find more information here.