Second chance for students who failed to submit an application for the student housing allowance during the first period is being offered by the Ministry of Education, by reopening the electronic platform for three days. Specifically, according to the ministry’s official announcement, from Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to Friday, September 19, 2025, interested students can take advantage of this second opportunity. It should be noted that new applications for the student housing allowance for the academic year 2024-2025 can be submitted by those who did not participate in the initial deadline that lasted from June 30 to July 31, 2025.
Read: Student housing allowance: New opportunity for application submission – Who are the eligible recipients
Second chance for student housing allowance: Detailed requirements
For the 2025 student housing allowance, the basic requirements include studying in a different city from the main residence, rented accommodation for at least 6 months, passing half of the previous year’s courses, and neither the parents nor the student owning properties exceeding 200 sq.m. (with exceptions). Additionally, the student must be a Greek citizen or EU citizen, have an Academic Identity Card and Tax Registration Number (AFM), and have submitted a tax declaration for 2024.
Detailed requirements
- Citizenship: Must be a Greek citizen or citizen of another European Union country.
- Academic Identity: Must hold a valid Academic Identity Card.
- Tax Registration Number: Must have a Tax Registration Number (AFM).
Study and Residence Requirements:
- Studies:
Must study in a city other than their main residence.
- Rental:
Must reside in rented housing or pension/hotel for at least six months during the academic year.
- Academic Success:
Must have successfully passed half of the courses from the previous academic year.
Financial Requirements:
- Real Estate Property:
Must not own or have usufruct rights to residential properties (owner-occupied or rented) that collectively exceed 200 sq.m. (with exceptions for properties in municipalities with populations under 3,000 residents).
- Tax Declaration:
Must have submitted the tax declaration for fiscal year 2024 (2024 income).
Electronic submission process
Electronic submission is conducted exclusively through the special application at https://stegastiko.minedu.gov.gr. Applicants use the TAXISnet credentials they received from the Independent Authority for Public Revenue. The necessary information for access includes:
- TAXISnet username
- TAXISnet password
- Valid personal and academic information
Additional information and guidelines
For detailed instructions regarding the housing allowance grant, interested parties can refer to the relevant Ministry circular. The document contains comprehensive information about eligibility criteria and the application evaluation process. This specific initiative aims to support students facing housing difficulties during their studies.
