Children of combatants in Ukraine are entitled to a range of social, educational and health benefits, which are regulated by the Law of Ukraine ‘On Social and Legal Protection of Servicemen and Their Families’. These privileges apply to all levels of education, as well as medical and health services.
In kindergartens and schools, children of veterans have priority in enrolment — they are accepted into institutions first, regardless of ownership. In addition, they can receive free meals, which are financed from local budgets. At the same time, there may be restrictions in preschool institutions — no more than 20% of children in a group can be from privileged categories, so parents are advised to submit documents in advance.
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Additional educational benefits are provided for schoolchildren and students who are children of combatants. In particular, these include the possibility of full or partial financing of education from the state or local budget, preferential loans for education, and social scholarships. The amount of the scholarship ranges from 450 to 1,180 hryvnia, depending on the level of the educational institution. In addition, students are entitled to free textbooks, internet access in educational institutions, and discounted accommodation in dormitories.
There is also a separate provision for health improvement. Children aged 7 to 18 can stay at children’s camps and sanatoriums free of charge or at a reduced cost. To do this, you need to contact the social security office at your place of residence and provide documents confirming the preferential status of the child and their parents.
All benefits are retained until the child reaches the age of majority or until the age of 23 if they are studying full-time at a higher or vocational educational institution.
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