New Rules Simplify How Veterans’ Children Can Apply for Education Aid
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a resolution that removes the mandatory requirement to present a combatant ID card when applying for educational benefits. Instead, families can now submit an extract from the Unified State Register of War Veterans to prove eligibility for state-supported education. This change applies to children of veterans and survivors of the Revolution of Dignity.
Previously, parents had to provide their combatant ID to secure these benefits. Under the updated rules, they may choose between two documents: the physical ID card or the register extract. This reform aims to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and speed up the application process.
How to Obtain the Extract and What Benefits Are Available
The extract can be obtained free of charge, either electronically via the Diia app or portal, or in paper form at any Administrative Service Center regardless of where the applicant is registered. It includes details such as the authority that granted the status, the date it was awarded, and the legal basis. A special electronic identifier is included on paper extracts to verify authenticity. If a child or their legal representative requests the extract, a certificate from the Unified State Electronic Education Database is attached to confirm the student’s enrollment.
These changes benefit children of both male and female veterans and those affected by the Revolution of Dignity. Eligible educational benefits include:
- Full or partial tuition coverage from state or local budgets;
- Favorable long-term loans for education;
- Free dormitory housing;
- Free internet and database access at educational institutions.
These benefits apply to full-time students at state or municipally owned vocational, pre-university, and higher education institutions, lasting until graduation but no later than age 23.
It is worth noting that in July 2025, the Cabinet expanded the categories of children eligible for full state-funded tuition, adding children of those who became disabled due to the Revolution of Dignity, children of missing persons, and children of individuals deprived of liberty as a result of armed aggression. These latest procedural changes are designed to further streamline access to education for children who require special attention.
Eliminating the mandatory combatant ID requirement is a significant step toward improving educational access for children of veterans and Revolution of Dignity survivors. This simplification should enable more families to take advantage of educational benefits, potentially boosting their educational attainment and social integration.
The reforms are part of a broader government policy to support those affected by military conflicts and social crises. It is crucial that these new rules are implemented promptly and made available to everyone in need of this assistance.
These recent reforms are part of a broader effort to enhance support for veterans and their families. To learn more about how these changes compare to previous regulations and the full scope of educational benefits available, check out our detailed coverage on the simplification of educational aid for veterans’ children.