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Act amending the Higher Education Act and the Study Grants and Student Loans Act

avaldatud riigiteatajasEstonia· Riigikogu· ET

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15 December 2022

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The draft specifies the basis for reimbursement of educational expenses. According to the draft, it will continue to be possible to study several study programs at the same time, but in the future it will generally be possible to study only one study program for free. The aim of the changes is to ensure access to higher education for a larger number of upper secondary school graduates and to guide learners to make a responsible choice of major. According to the bill, this period will be extended, after which it will be possible to occupy the same place again and free of charge to study at the higher education level. The bill states that at least 10 years must have passed since the completion of the same higher education level. The bill abolishes the right to study for free in several study programs at the same time and limits the possibilities of free study after interruption. Higher education institutions are given the opportunity to ask for a fee from students who have already matriculated to the same degree twice. In order to change the curriculum for free, you have to make sure of its suitability for one year in the future during. In addition, the right to demand reimbursement of study costs from those who drop out at the end of the semester is established. Higher education institutions retain the right to offer a second education free of charge in justified cases, for example in areas with a greater labor demand such as teacher training and health care. Amendments to the Education Grants and Student Loans Act specify the Euribor fixing dates and interest calculation. According to the bill, the amendments to the Higher Education Act will enter into force on January 1, 2024. from August. Before 2024/2025. The higher education institution has the right to demand reimbursement of study costs from students matriculated in the academic year before 2024/2025. under the terms and conditions of the academic year until August 1, 2027.

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