Attention:
Starting July 1st, 2026, applications will be submitted via a digital application form and no longer via email. All information will be published here.
You can submit an application via this link:
https://sozialfonds.oeh.ac.at/
The Social Fund of the Austrian National Union of Students (ÖH) offers all students who are members of the ÖH and are in a particular financial emergency situation the opportunity to receive a one-off grant every 12 months.
There is no application deadline. Due to the large number of applications, the processing time is currently around 3 months. As soon as the application has been processed, we will notify you in writing.
Advice is primarily given by telephone or e-mail. Personal counseling in the Taubstummengasse can be arranged by telephone or e-mail during the counseling hours (see consultation calendar). Please note that a personal counseling cannot take place without an appointment.
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E-Mail:
ta.ca.heo@sdnoflaizos
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Phone:
+43/1/310 88 80 -44 or
+43/1/310 88 80 -45
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Address:
ÖH Socialfunds
Taubstummengasse 7-9/4. Stock
1040 Wien
What is the ÖH Social Fund?
The Social Fund of the Austrian National Union of Students (ÖH) offers all students who are members of the ÖH and who are experiencing particular financial hardship the opportunity to receive a one-off grant every 12 months. The hardship can be caused by a sudden increase in housing costs, tuition fees, expenses for care and support of own children, expenses for medical/psychological/psychiatric treatment as well as other emergency situations.
How and when can I reach you?
You can reach us at the following times by telephone during office hours without an appointment:
Tuesday: 10am – 12pm
Thursday: 12pm – 2pm
Phone number:
+43/1/310 88 80 -44
+43/1/310 88 80 -45
Or via E-mail: ta.ca.heo@sdnoflaizos
ADDRESS:
Socialfund
Taubstummengasse 7-9/4. Floor
1040 Vienna
Who is entitled to the ÖH Social Fund?
Students who are eligible for support from the ÖH Social Fund must:
- be in social need according to the guidelines of the ÖH Social Fund,
- do not receive a student grant (or do not receive the full amount)
- have successfully completed 16 ECTS or 8 SWS of courses and exams in the last academic year (*not recognised) Exception: In the 1st semester, you do not need to show any academic performance.
- study at a university with a co-operation between the local university representatives and the ÖH Social Fund.
- have not exceeded twice the minimum period of study (example: A Bachelor’s programme lasts 6 semesters. You can apply for the ÖH Social Fund for up to 12 semesters.)
What is the composition of the budget for the social fund?
The Social Fund of the Austrian National Union of Students is financed in equal parts by the Federal Office of the Austrian National Union of Students, the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research and the student body of the (private) university, university of applied sciences or university of teacher education at which the student is enrolled.
How long does the processing take?
The current processing time is 3 months. However, we make every effort to process each application as quickly as possible. Decisions will be sent to you by post (or e-mail) and the funding will be paid into the account you provide in your application.
Does my local ÖH have a cooperation with the ÖH Social Fund?
Currently we have cooperation with the following university representatives. This means: If you study at one of the universities listed below and meet the guidelines of the ÖH Social Fund, you can apply to the ÖH Social Fund.
Universities:
Universities:
Universität Wien |
Technische Universität Wien |
BOKU |
Akademie der bildenden Kunst |
Universität für angewandte Kunst |
Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst |
Medizinische Universität Wien |
Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien |
Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz |
Technische Universität Graz |
Kunstuniversität Graz |
Medizinische Universität Graz |
Montan Leoben |
Johannes-Kepler-Universität Linz |
Kunstuniversität Linz |
Universität Klagenfurt |
Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg |
Mozarteum |
Universität Innsbruck |
Medizinische Universität Innsbruck |
Privat Universities:
Universität für Weiterbildung Krems |
Musik und Kunst (MUK) |
Central European University |
Sigmund Freud Privatuniversität |
Anton Bruckner Privatuniversität |
JAM Music Lab University |
Interdisciplinary Transformation University (IT:U) |
Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität |
Joseph Hayden |
Modul |
Fachhochschulen:
FH WKW |
FH Burgenland |
FH Wiener Neustadt f Wirtschaft und Technik |
FH Oberösterreich |
FH Vorarlberg |
FH Krems |
FH Salzburg |
FH Technikum Wien |
FH Kärnten |
FH Joanneum |
FH Campus Wien |
FH BFI |
FH St. Pölten |
FH Kufstein |
FH Lauder Business School MCI Innsbruck |
Pädagogische Hochschulen:
PH Steiermark |
PH Niederösterreich |
PH Tirol |
PPH Linz |
PH Wien |
KPH Wien |
PH Salzburg |
PH Oberösterreich |
What funds are there?
Social Fund
The Social Fund is the most frequently disbursed fund. The general requirements must be met. Please note our guidelines!
Children’s Fund
Do you have unexpected costs for your child (therapy, children’s furniture, etc.) or during pregnancy that you cannot afford (childcare costs (crèche, nursery, kindergarten, etc.) also count)? Contact us for help from the Children’s Fund. Please note our guidelines!
Psychotherapy Fund
The Psychotherapy Fund can be used to cover the costs of current or necessary future psychotherapy. Please see our guidelines!
Mediation Fund
If you have a dispute with your parents about maintenance, you may be eligible for out-of-court mediation. An application can be made to the ÖH Mediation Fund to cover the costs of the first three hours of mediation. Please note our guidelines!
Housing Fund
Housing is expensive. If you have been living in your apartment for more than three months and can barely afford the rent, or if you are in a financial emergency due to energy bills, you can apply to the ÖH Housing Fund. Please follow our guidelines!
Fund for disabled students
Do you have a 50% disability and therefore have extra work to do for your studies? Apply to the Fund for Disabled Students. Please follow our guidelines!
Required documents
- Student ID card
- Study sheet for the current semester
- Collective transcript and/or confirmation from your supervisor regarding the progress of your thesis
- Registration form
- Rental agreement
- Bank statements for the last three months showing the current balance of all accounts you hold
If you receive a student grant:
- Student grant notification
If you are (or were) married/in a civil partnership
- Marriage certificate
- Partner’s income
- Registration form of your partner
- Divorce
- Alimony payments, if applicable
If you have children
- Birth certificate(s)
- Registration form(s) of the child/children
- Specific costs such as kindergarten, school, etc.
If you are going to psychotherapy:
- Invoice for the last three months
Application form for students with disabilities, Guidelines and Data Sheet
Application form:
Protect data sheet
Guidelines