Educational Assistance For Children Of Victims Of Crime
State: Kerala
Ministry: null
Department: Social Justice Department
Category: Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The scheme “Educational Assistance for Children of Victims of Crime” was launched by the Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.

Benefits:
1. Under the scheme, the following financial assistance will be given to the eligible applicant:

**Sl. No.****Classes/Courses****Amount of Assistance**1Children studying in classes 1 to 5₹3000/- per year2Children studying in classes 6 to 10₹5000/- per year3Higher Secondary₹7500/- per year4Graduate students₹10,000/- per year5PG/M.Phil course students₹15,000/- per year**Note:** The amount will be transferred to the joint account of the child and the current parent.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be a native and resident of Kerala State.
   1. The children/dependents of survivors (victims) of crime are eligible to apply under the scheme.
   1. The combined annual income of the families should be less than ₹1,00,000/-.
   1. The children pursuing a degree and higher education courses in government and aided institutions and admitted to merit seats in unaided institutions are eligible for financial assistance in courses from the degree level onwards.

**Note:** If granted for one year, the amount can be granted in subsequent years if the head of the school or college or the head of the newly joined institution certifies that the child will continue his education.

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 applicant needs to visit the official website of the Social Justice Department, Government of Kerala to download the application form.
Step 02: The applicant needs to fill out the application form completely.
Step 03: The duly filled application form along with supporting documents has to be forwarded through the District Probation Officer. 
Note 01: For further information please contact the concerned District Probation Officer.
Note 02: The application must be made to the District Probation Office within 5 years of the actual offense.

Documents Required:
Copy of Aadhaar card
Mobile number
Email id
Passport Size Photograph
Copy of Ration Card (Submit the page containing the name of the ration card holder and the page containing the family members together)
Certificate from the school attended by the student
Income Certificate
Certificate from Ward Councillor/Member or Panchayat/Nagar Sabha Chairperson/Chairman or Local Station House Officer
Copy of FIR
Copy of Bank Passbook- Joint bank account details of student and parent
Other documents, if any