Kerala
Financial Aid For Providing Hostel Facility To Transgender Students
Main benefit
Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹4,000/- per month will be provided to Transgender students as rent for finding hostel facilities/accommodation during the course.
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- Work: Student
- For: Transgender
About
The scheme "Financial Aid for Providing Hostel Facility to Transgender Students” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala. Transgender share the same hopes and dreams as any other individual in our society. 58% of Transgender students drop out before completing 10th grade (24% of Transgender students drop out even before completion of 9th grade). Reasons for this include- severe harassment making studies impossible and other gender-related negative experiences at school. In order to help such school dropouts continue their education, Social Justice Department has implemented a scholarship scheme for Transgender. The transgender community is still ostracized in society and cannot take up job offers or continue their education due to a lack of accommodation facilities. Though there has been improvement in the mindset of the people, still the stigma of giving transgender persons a house exists in society. Due to this problematic scenario, transgender who are pursuing the scholarship scheme are forced to discontinue their studies. For addressing this issue, the Department of Social Justice has introduced this scheme that provides an amount of ₹4,000/- per month as financial assistance to the Transgender community as rent for finding hostel facilities/accommodation.
Benefits
- Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹4,000/- per month will be provided to Transgender students as rent for finding hostel facilities/accommodation during the course.
Who can apply
- 1. The applicant should be Transgender.
- 2. The applicant should be a resident of Kerala.
- 3. Transgender students pursuing courses in Government / Aided /Un-aided / Self-financing institutions can apply under this scheme.
- Note: During the commencement of each academic year the students have to submit a new application for getting the benefit of this scheme.
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How to apply
Online
OfflineRegistration Process:
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To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal
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On the home page, click on "One time Registration”
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Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on 'Register'.
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The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on 'Verify'.
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Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on 'Register'. Login/Application Process:
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Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal and click on "Citizen Login”.
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Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on "Sign in”.
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Now, the applicant needs to update all their details i.e. Personal Information, Contact Details, Identity Cards & Bank Details by clicking on the 'Edit' button.
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Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen.
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Select the scheme and click on the "Apply Now” button.
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Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the 'Submit' button.
Common questions
What is the "Financial Aid for providing hostel facility to Transgender students” scheme?
The Department of Social Justice has introduced this scheme that provides an amount of ₹4,000/- per month as financial assistance to the Transgender community as rent for finding hostel facilities/accommodation.
Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
Transgender students pursuing courses in Government / Aided /Un-aided / Self-financing institutions can apply under this scheme.
Is this scheme only for transgender students?
Yes, this scheme is only for transgender students.
Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala State?
Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala State.
Is there any income limit to apply under the scheme?
No, there is no income limit.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under the scheme, financial assistance of ₹4,000/- per month will be provided to Transgender students as rent for finding hostel facilities/accommodation during the course.
Does the Transgender ID card mandatory to submit for all students?
No, only the Transgender students who have completed 18 years need to submit a copy of their Transgender ID card and those students who are below 18 years need to submit a self-declaration statement duly certified by the Head of Institution/Parent.
Does the applicant need to submit a new application each academic year?
Yes, during the commencement of each academic year, the students have to submit a new application for getting the benefit of this scheme.
How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant should visit the Official Portal- SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal. https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in