Fee Exemptions and Discounts, and Supporting Documentation
| Status | Exemption or discount percentage | Supporting documentation |
|---|---|---|
| MECD Grantholder | 100% for credits in first enrolment 0% for school insurance 0% for over-28s insurance 0% for establishing and maintaining record 0% for student ID card 0% for recognition application and resolution 0% for lab coat and goggles 0% for certificates and stamps 0% for degree certificate | - Application on the Ministry of Education e-services portal - Documentation accrediting grant applicant status is not required to formalise enrolment - Where the grant is denied, the full tuition fee amount must be paid. |
| General large family * | 50% for academic fees 0% for school insurance 50% for over-28s insurance 50% for establishing and maintaining record 50% for student ID card 50% for recognition application and resolution 0% for lab coat and goggles 50% for certificates and stamps 50% for degree certificate | - Certificate issued for this purpose by the relevant body, in accordance with what is set out in Act 40/2003 of 18th November on protection for large families. The status must be valid on the first day of the academic year. |
| Special large family * | 100% for academic fees 0% for school insurance 100% for over-28s insurance 100% for establishing and maintaining record 100% for student ID card 100% for recognition application and resolution 0% for lab coat and goggles 100% for certificates and stamps 100% for degree certificate | - Certificate issued for this purpose by the relevant body, in accordance with what is set out in Act 40/2003 of 18th November on protection for large families. The status must be valid on the first day of the academic year. |
| General single parent family * | 50% for academic fees 0% for school insurance 50% for over-28s insurance 50% for establishing and maintaining record 50% for student ID card 50% for recognition application and resolution 0% for lab coat and goggles 50% for certificates and stamps 50% for degree certificate | One of the following documents must be submitted: - Group certificate for entire family or family card Scope of application for certificates -Where the corresponding certificate does not state the number of children, the Family Record Book or any other document stating this information must be submitted. The status must be valid on the first day of the academic year. |
| Special single parent family * | 100% for academic fees 0% for school insurance 100% for over-28s insurance 100% for establishing and maintaining record 100% for student ID card 100% for recognition application and resolution 0% for lab coat and goggles 100% for certificates and stamps 100% for degree certificate | One of the following documents must be submitted: - Group certificate for entire family or family card Scope of application for certificates -Where the corresponding certificate does not state the number of children, the Family Record Book or any other document stating this information must be submitted. The status must be valid on the first day of the academic year. |
| Individuals with a disability level of 33% or above | 100% for academic fees 0% for school insurance 100% for over-28s insurance 100% for establishing and maintaining record 100% for student ID card 100% for recognition application and resolution 0% for lab coat and goggles 100% for certificates and stamps 100% for degree certificate | One of the following documents must be submitted: - A resolution or certificate issued by the head office of the relevant regional government department for social services at the Government of the Balearic Islands |
| Distinction or extraordinary award for high school diploma (Bachillerato) or higher VET | 100% for credits in first enrolment 0% for school insurance 0% for over-28s insurance 0% for establishing and maintaining record 0% for student ID card 0% for recognition application and resolution 0% for lab coat and goggles 0% for certificates and stamps 0% for degree certificate | - No additional documentation needs to be submitted - Only applicable in the first year. |
| Fee exemption award granted by the UIB Social Council or for winning an Olympiad | 100% for credits in first enrolment 0% for school insurance 0% for over-28s insurance 0% for establishing and maintaining record 0% for student ID card 0% for recognition application and resolution 0% for lab coat and goggles 0% for certificates and stamps 0% for degree certificate | - No additional documentation needs to be submitted - Only applicable in the first year. |
| Victims of terrorism | 100% for academic fees 0% for school insurance 100% for over-28s insurance 100% for establishing and maintaining record 100% for student ID card 100% for recognition application and resolution 0% for lab coat and goggles 100% for certificates and stamps 100% for degree certificate | Certificate issued by the Ministry of the Interior that accredits victim of terrorism or family member status of the applicant. Spouses or children of the beneficiary must also submit the family record book. |
| Victims of gender-based violence | 100% for academic fees 0% for school insurance 100% for over-28s insurance 100% for establishing and maintaining record 100% for student ID card 100% for recognition application and resolution 0% for lab coat and goggles 100% for certificates and stamps 100% for degree certificate | Original and photocopy of the legal sentence, the protection order in the applicant's favour or, in exception cases, the report issued by the Ministry of Finance that states the existence of proof that the applicant is a victim of gender-based violence and awaiting issuance of a protection order. Applicants may also submit accreditation from social services at the relevant public administration that accredits their status. Children of victims must attach the family record book. |
| Youths in care and those leaving care | 100% for academic fees 0% for school insurance 100% for over-28s insurance 100% for establishing and maintaining record 100% for student ID card 100% for recognition application and resolution 0% for lab coat and goggles 100% for certificates and stamps 100% for degree certificate | The corresponding certificate issued by the department of social affairs at the relevant Island Council. |
| Distinctions in subjects taken at the UIB | A discount is applied to the next initial enrolment for credit fees stated in the distinction | No additional documentation needs to be submitted. |
| Extraordinary final degree award | 0% for certificate and stamps 100% for degree certificate | No additional documentation needs to be submitted. |
* Concurrent Status Certificates
Families with concurrent large and single parent family status may not benefit from cumulative discounts/exemptions, except where regulations specifically allow this possibility.
Recognition of single parent family certificates from other autonomous regions
Single parent family certificates issued by other autonomous regions are recognised until they expire, wherever there is a reciprocal agreement in place. The certificates can then be renewed in the Autonomous Region of the Balearic Islands in accordance with the relevant regulations.