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Financial Aid For Providing Hostel Facility To Transgender Students
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Overview
The scheme “Financial Aid for Providing Hostel Facility to Transgender Students” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.
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Description
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.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
4. **Note:** During the commencement of each academic year the students have to submit a new application for getting the benefit of this scheme.
Application Process
Step 1: Registration Process:
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Registration Process:
Step 2: Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal
Step 3: Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration”
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration”
Step 4: Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’.
Step 5: Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’.
Step 6: Step 05: Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Login/Application Process:
Step 7: Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal and click on “Citizen Login”.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal and click on “Citizen Login”.
Step 8: Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”.
Step 9: Step 03: 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.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 03: 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.
Step 10: Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen.
Step 11: Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button.
Step 12: Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Required Documents
• Identity card i.e. Aadhaar Card, Election ID/ Voter ID
• Transgender ID card
• Transgender students who have not completed 18 years of age should produce self-declaration with attestation of parent/head of the institution
• Mobile number
• Email id
• Passport size photo
• Self-declaration Affidavit stating that the applicant in Transgender
• Bank details- Copy of Pass Book
• Educational Certificates/Course Certificate
• Certificate from Hostel Authority/Building Owner
• Other documents, if any
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Financial Aid for providing hostel facility to Transgender students” scheme?
A: 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.
Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala
Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
A: Transgender students pursuing courses in Government / Aided /Un-aided / Self-financing institutions can apply under this scheme.
Q: Is this scheme only for transgender students?
A: Yes, this scheme is only for transgender students.
Q: Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala State?
A: Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala State.
Q: Is there any income limit to apply under the scheme?
A: No, there is no income limit.
Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: 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.
Q: Does the Transgender ID card mandatory to submit for all students?
A: 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.
Q: Does the applicant need to submit a new application each academic year?
A: Yes, during the commencement of each academic year, the students have to submit a new application for getting the benefit of this scheme.
Q: How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
A: 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
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.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
4. **Note:** During the commencement of each academic year the students have to submit a new application for getting the benefit of this scheme.
Application Process
Step 1: Registration Process:
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Registration Process:
Step 2: Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal
Step 3: Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration”
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration”
Step 4: Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’.
Step 5: Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’.
Step 6: Step 05: Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Login/Application Process:
Step 7: Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal and click on “Citizen Login”.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal and click on “Citizen Login”.
Step 8: Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”.
Step 9: Step 03: 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.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 03: 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.
Step 10: Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen.
Step 11: Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button.
Step 12: Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Required Documents
• Identity card i.e. Aadhaar Card, Election ID/ Voter ID
• Transgender ID card
• Transgender students who have not completed 18 years of age should produce self-declaration with attestation of parent/head of the institution
• Mobile number
• Email id
• Passport size photo
• Self-declaration Affidavit stating that the applicant in Transgender
• Bank details- Copy of Pass Book
• Educational Certificates/Course Certificate
• Certificate from Hostel Authority/Building Owner
• Other documents, if any
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Financial Aid for providing hostel facility to Transgender students” scheme?
A: 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.
Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala
Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
A: Transgender students pursuing courses in Government / Aided /Un-aided / Self-financing institutions can apply under this scheme.
Q: Is this scheme only for transgender students?
A: Yes, this scheme is only for transgender students.
Q: Is this scheme only for a resident of Kerala State?
A: Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Kerala State.
Q: Is there any income limit to apply under the scheme?
A: No, there is no income limit.
Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: 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.
Q: Does the Transgender ID card mandatory to submit for all students?
A: 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.
Q: Does the applicant need to submit a new application each academic year?
A: Yes, during the commencement of each academic year, the students have to submit a new application for getting the benefit of this scheme.
Q: How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
A: 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
Eligibility Criteria
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.
4
**Note:** During the commencement of each academic year the students have to submit a new application for getting the benefit of this scheme.
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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity card i.e. Aadhaar Card, Election ID/ Voter ID |
| 2 | Transgender ID card |
| 3 | Transgender students who have not completed 18 years of age should produce self-declaration with attestation of parent/head of the institution |
| 4 | Mobile number |
| 5 | Email id |
| 6 | Passport size photo |
| 7 | Self-declaration Affidavit stating that the applicant in Transgender |
| 8 | Bank details- Copy of Pass Book |
| 9 | Educational Certificates/Course Certificate |
| 10 | Certificate from Hostel Authority/Building Owner |
| 11 | Other documents, if any |
How to Apply
1
Registration Process:
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in Registration Process:
2
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal
3
Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration”
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration”
4
Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’.
5
Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’.
6
Step 05: Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in Login/Application Process:
7
Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal and click on “Citizen Login”.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal and click on “Citizen Login”.
8
Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign in”.
9
Step 03: 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.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in Step 03: 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.
10
Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in Step 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen.
11
Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button.
12
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Online — https://suneethi.sjd.kerala.gov.in Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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