Information regarding the 2025 program, as part of the Transportation Expenses Support Program implemented by the Ministry of Family and Social Services, is as follows:
Program Purpose and Scope

This support program covers students who are Turkish citizens and who are attending primary, secondary, or higher education in a province within Turkey, but not in their families, and whose households are identified by the Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations as falling under Law No. 3294 on the Promotion of Social Assistance and Solidarity. Support is provided to students who are attending primary, secondary, or higher education in a province different from their families.

The program aims to cover the transportation expenses of children whose families are identified by the Foundations as falling under the Promotion of Social Assistance and Solidarity Law, for travel to and from their families.

The support is valid for a total of four one-way tickets per student per year and is applied regardless of the type of vehicle used (road, air, sea, or rail).

Application and Evaluation Process

It is important for students to obtain their residence permit at the location of their dormitory and house. Students who transfer their residence from Battalgazi Municipality or Yeşilyurt Municipality to Malatya must apply for transportation support through the District Governor's Office. Applications must be submitted within 15 days of the travel date. Foundations may request a ticket, ID card, and student certificate issued in the applicant's name.

Applications are evaluated and decided by the Foundation's Board of Trustees within 30 days.

New Upper Limit and Payment Principles

As of January 1, 2025, the upper limit for one-way tickets for trips has been set at 1,900 TL. This amount is subject to revision by the Ministry of Family and Social Services. If the ticket price is less than the specified upper limit, the full amount stated on the ticket will be paid. If the ticket price is equal to or greater than the specified upper limit, the specified upper limit will be paid.

If the beneficiary is over 18, the payment will be made to their own bank account. If they are under 18, the payment will first be made to their mother's bank account; if not, to their father's bank account. The fee will increase in 2026.

Who is Not Eligible to Apply?

Non-Turkish citizens, those studying with their families, and students studying outside of Turkey are not eligible for this support. Graduate/PhD students or students over 25 are also not eligible to apply for the support program.

For detailed information: https://www.turkiye.gov.tr/aile-ve-sosyal-hizmetler-sosyal-yardim-basvuru-hizmeti