Erasmus+ grants

The monthly grant depends on the host country.

The travel allowance is a fixed amount for the return journey. It depends on the distance between VCD and the host institution, calculated with the European Commission’s distance calculator.

* Green travel means making most of the journey by lower-emission transport, such as bus, train or car-sharing. The green travel allowance is paid only if you travel green both ways.

Up to 6 extra travel days can also be covered. To receive them, you need to submit your travel tickets.

You may be recognised as a participant with fewer opportunities if one or more of the following make it harder for you to take part in mobility on equal terms with others:

• disability (physical, mental, intellectual or sensory)
• health problems (serious or chronic illness)
• educational difficulties (for example, learning difficulties)
• cultural differences (for example, a migrant or refugee background, a national or ethnic minority)
• social barriers (for example, single parents or guardians, orphans, experience of institutional care)
• economic barriers (for example, low income, social benefits, having to work while studying)
• barriers linked to discrimination
• geographical barriers (for example, living in a remote or rural area)

Other circumstances may also be taken into account, such as raising children, combining work and studies, or being over 30.

Individual top-up

• EUR 250 per month for long-term mobility
• EUR 100 for short-term mobility (5–14 days)
• EUR 150 for short-term mobility (15–30 days)

Inclusion support based on real costs

Students with a disability or health condition can also apply for extra funding that covers the real additional costs of mobility, such as medical services, adapted housing or an accompanying person. You need to submit a budget, medical documents and documents supporting the prices. The application is assessed by the Education Exchanges Support Foundation. Within 30 days after the mobility you submit a report and documents proving the costs.

Read more on the Special needs funding page.

How to apply

Contact the International Relations and Project Management Office (erasmus@vcd.lt) and submit documents supporting your situation:

• for the individual top-up, at least 1 month before your mobility starts;
• for inclusion support, at least 5 weeks before your mobility starts.

A decision is made within 5 working days of receiving all documents, and you are informed in writing. All information is handled confidentially. Belonging to a group with fewer opportunities does not reduce your chances in the selection: where applications are of equal quality, priority goes to students with fewer opportunities.

Non-financial support is also available, such as an individual study plan, a mentor, a preparatory visit, psychological support and language preparation.

Full procedure: Procedure for the selection and support of Erasmus+ mobility participants with fewer opportunities.

Long-term mobility (2–12 months): in two parts

• First part: 80%. Once you and VCD sign the grant agreement, 80% of the total grant stated in it is paid. This covers the monthly grant, the travel allowance and any extra support you have been awarded. It is paid before your mobility starts or no later than 30 days after the agreement is signed.
• The rest. After your mobility, once you submit all the required documents, the final grant is calculated from the days you actually spent abroad. VCD pays the difference between the final grant and the 80% you already received.

Documents needed for the remaining payment:

• Certificate of Attendance / Confirmation of Stay with the actual start and end dates
• Online participant report (EU Survey)
• Transcript of Records or Traineeship Certificate

How the final grant is calculated

The final grant is based on the actual mobility days confirmed by the host institution. Full months are paid at the monthly rate, and each extra day at 1/30 of the monthly rate. If you stayed for less time than agreed and the 80% you received is more than the final grant, you must pay back the difference.

Short-term mobility (5–30 days): paid in full

For short-term mobility, such as blended intensive programmes, 100% of the grant is paid in one go before the mobility starts. You still need to submit the certificate of attendance and the participant report afterwards. If you miss part of the mobility without a valid reason or do not report on time, you may have to pay back part or all of the grant.

You can take part in Erasmus+ mobility without receiving a grant. Zero-grant students have the same rights and follow the same Erasmus+ rules and obligations as grant holders, but receive no financial support.

Fees work the same way for grant holders and zero-grant students:

• At the host institution you pay no tuition, registration, exam, laboratory or library fees.
• You keep paying your usual fees at VCD.
• The host institution may charge small fees for insurance, student union activities or study materials.

All students must report on their mobility properly and on time. If you report late or incompletely, you may have to pay back part or all of the grant, as set out in the grant agreement.