What is the validity of student's cards in Vietnam? When do student's cards expire?

What is the validity of student's cards in Vietnam? When do student's cards expire?

The validity period of a student card is typically determined by each school and each educational level. However, generally, the student card is valid for the duration of the academic year.

To know the exact validity of the student card, you can find information from the following sources:

- Refer to the information on the card: In many cases, the validity period is printed directly on the card.

- Ask the homeroom teacher or class staff: For the most accurate information about the validity period of the school's student card.

- Check the school's announcements: Schools often announce regulations related to student cards through parent meetings, bulletin boards, or other information channels.

Additionally, if the school uses electronic student cards, information about the validity can be updated online through the school's system.

Some cases when the student card expires:

- Transferring schools: When transferring schools, students will receive a new student card from the new school.

- Card expires according to the school's regulations.

Note: The above content is for reference purposes.

Each school has different regulations, and some schools may have different validity periods for student cards compared to the general information above.

What is the validity of student's cards in Vietnam? When do student's cards expire? (Internet image)

Who are eligible for financing for studying costs in Vietnam?

According to the provisions in Article 18 Decree 81/2021/ND-CP, the eligibility for financing for studying costs is as follows:

- Orphaned children both mother and father, attending preschool and general education, or those studying at continuous education institutions following the general education program.

- Children attending preschool and general education, or those studying at continuous education institutions following the general education program who are disabled.

- Children attending preschool and general education, or those studying at continuous education institutions following the general education program whose parents are classified as poor households according to the regulations of the Prime Minister of the Government of Vietnam.

- Children attending preschool and general education, or those studying at continuous education institutions following the general education program in especially difficult villages/communes, category 3 ethnic minority and mountainous areas, especially difficult coastal and island areas as per the regulations of the relevant authority.

What are methods of paying for studying cost financing for students in Vietnam?

As stipulated in Clause 2, Article 21 of Decree 81/2021/ND-CP, the methods of paying for studying cost financing for individuals studying in public preschools and formal education institutions in Vietnam are as follows:

- The Department of Education and Training is responsible for disbursing and settling the study cost support funds directly to the parents (or guardians) of preschool children, primary school students, and lower secondary school students; and for those studying at continuous education institutions, or authorizing educational institutions for disbursement and settlement with the Department of Education and Training.

- The Provincial Department of Education and Training is responsible for disbursing and settling the study cost support funds directly to the parents of upper secondary school students, or those studying at continuous education institutions under provincial authorities and schools managed by the Provincial Department of Education and Training, or authorizing educational institutions for disbursement and settlement with the Provincial Department of Education and Training.

- The study cost support funds are provided for a maximum of 9 months per academic year and disbursed twice a year: The first disbursement is for 4 months in October or November; the second disbursement is for 5 months in March or April.

- If the parents (or guardians) of preschool children and students fail to receive the study cost support funds within the prescribed period, they can claim the funds in the next disbursement period.

- The State Treasury, based on the allocation decisions by competent authorities (which clearly specify the study cost support budget), the transfer documents, and carries out prepayments for the Department of Education and Training or Provincial Department of Education and Training or educational institutions (in cases of authorization).

The Department of Education and Training, Provincial Department of Education and Training, or educational institutions (in cases of authorization) are responsible for disbursement to the eligible recipients of study cost support; after disbursement, they must settle the prepayment with the State Treasury.

The State Treasury bases on the Request for Prepaid Settlement and the Payment Voucher List/Prepayment settlement documents to settle the prepayments for the unit.