Grants and Loans in Greece

Because there are no fees at Greek universities for undergraduates, grants are not as widely available as in other European countries. In addition, many grants are blended with scholarships, being awarded for merit, but then having income restrictions more typical of a standard grant. There are also tax credits and family allowances in place which function as indirect grants for students.

Only one in eight secondary school graduates with good grades apply for scholarships. This is because many have misconceptions about getting funding. Here are some of the common misconceptions.