Financial Aid For Providing Hostel Facility To Transgender Students
State: Kerala
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice Department
Category: Housing & Shelter, Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Financial Aid for Providing Hostel Facility to Transgender Students” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.

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:
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.
**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:
[Online]
Registration Process:
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicant needs to visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal
Step 02: On the home page, click on “One time Registration”
Step 03: Fill in the details like Name, Email ID & Mobile Number and click on ‘Register’.
Step 04: The applicant needs to enter the verification code received on the mobile number and click on ‘Verify’.
Step 05: Now, a form will open to create the new profile, fill in all the mandatory details and click on ‘Register’.
Login/Application Process: 
Step 01: Once the registration process is completed, the applicant should visit SUNEETHI- Online Service Application Portal and click on “Citizen Login”.
Step 02: Enter the user name i.e. Mobile Number and Password and click on “Sign 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 04: Once the applicant updated their profile successfully, the schemes will appear on the left side of the screen.
Step 05: Select the scheme and click on the “Apply Now” button.
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

[Offline]
Step 01: To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the applicants need to visit the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala, and download the application form.
Step 02: The applicants need to fill out the application form completely.
Step 03: The duly filled application forms have to submit along with supporting documents (Declaration Statements from District Transgender Justice Board / District Social Justice Officer, House owner, From the concerned Educational Institution.)

Documents Required:
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