Within this framework, students improve their knowledge of Hebrew, Jewish studies, and specific areas relating to their field of study. A number of institutions of higher education offer mechina programs. The Student Authority is affiliated with the Aliyah Department of the Jewish Agency and the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption. Its job is to provide academic guidance and financial aid to immigrant students as well as to organize social and cultural events. New olim are entitled to request aid from the Student Authority if they wish to study at the post-high school level.
Assistance is given for a period of three years, and cover tuition fees only.
Aid is provided within a framework of 6 years from entering the country. Assistance is available to students at the undergraduate or graduate levels only. No assistance is available to students at the doctoral level. Mechina - the student cannot be more than 22 years old upon entering Israel. Undergraduate - the student cannot be more than 26 years old upon entering Israel.