Tuition Fee Exemption in Physiotherapy and Ergotherapy Training

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Who is funded: Tuition fee exemption in Hamburg

This funding program is aimed at private school providers in Hamburg who offer training in physiotherapy and ergotherapy. The main goal is to ensure tuition fee exemption for students to increase the attractiveness of these professions and to counteract the shortage of skilled workers. Funding is limited to school places within Hamburg.

What is funded: Training in Therapy Professions

The program supports specific training courses in the healthcare professions of physiotherapy and ergotherapy. The funding aims to cover the tuition fees for trainees, thereby improving access to these important trainings. No specific project phases beyond the training are foreseen; the focus is on the provision and assurance of the training itself.

Type and Scope of Financing

Financial support is provided as a grant to private school providers. The amount of the grant is a flat rate per training place, and the funding can cover a certain number of school places. The duration of the funding is tied to the length of the training, with clearly defined maximum limits.

Conditions and Requirements for Applicants

Specific conditions apply to the funding for tuition fee exemption regarding the application, financial circumstances, and the absence of tuition or examination fees. The funding is individually allocated and requires transparent accounting for its use.

Application Procedure for Tuition Fee Exemption

Applications for funding must be submitted annually in writing to the Social Authority, with deadlines and completeness of documents being crucial. The decision on approval is discretionary and subject to review by the approving authority.

Legal Basis of the Funding

The funding program for tuition fee exemption in physiotherapy and ergotherapy training is based on a specific funding guideline from the Social Authority, which forms the basis for granting the subsidies. This guideline is in line with the general administrative regulations and laws of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg.