Financial Aid

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You meet the requirements to apply for a cantonal grant? Submit your application now for faster processing.

The Financial Aid Service is open to students, at Campus Life information point, on Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm and Thursdays from 2pm to 4pm.

A debt-relief service is also available at Campus Life information point, on the last Wednesday of each month from 10am to 12pm.

Incomplete applications cannot be processed. The application will be returned to the student for review and resubmission.

The financial aid policy of the University of Geneva and the HES-SO Geneva aims to support students in order to offer them decent living conditions conducive to the success of their studies. Through their dedicated funds and the support of private funds, the two institutions are committed to providing financial aid and support according to specific criteria and within the limits of available funds.

If you need help submitting an application, please follow this guide.

Find out about the available forms of financial aid:

Monthly grants

Enables students with insufficient income to pursue their studies under the best possible conditions.

Emergency assistance

Helps you overcome temporary financial difficulties, such as the sudden loss of a job or unexpected major expenses.

Complementary exchange assistance

Supports study abroad or national exchange projects.

Health access support

Facilitates access to UNIGE and HESGE health services.

Support for extra-curricular activities

Facilitates access to sports, cultural activities and UNIGE language courses.

Fee waivers

Allows you to be exempt from the framing tax.

Financial support for specific programs

Provides specific financial support for students in certain UNIGE/HESGE courses.

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