Title: New Housing Loan Initiative Announced to Support Married Medical Students in Tehran
In a significant move to address student accommodation needs, a senior official from the Ministry of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education has detailed new support measures for students, with a particular focus on married couples.
Addressing Accommodation Challenges
Dr. Masoud Habibi, the Deputy Minister for Student and Cultural Affairs, announced that the Tehran University of Medical Sciences has already taken proactive steps by renting one thousand dormitory beds to alleviate immediate housing pressures. He acknowledged the high demand, noting that a minimum of 100 married students are currently on a waiting list for family housing units.
A Substantial Financial Boost for Families
A key component of the new initiative is a dedicated housing deposit loan for married students. Dr. Habibi confirmed that this financial aid, designed to help couples manage heavy rental costs, will be granted with a ceiling of 200 million Tomans for those studying in Tehran.
A Call for National Collaboration
Emphasizing a collective approach to the challenge, the Deputy Minister called for cooperation from both the media and the public. “We have started a movement to improve student accommodation conditions with the help of the people,” Dr. Habibi stated, framing the issue as a national priority requiring broad support.
Commitment to Quality Amid Growth
The official also addressed the broader context of a 100 percent increase in university admission capacity. He affirmed that academic programs cannot be halted, even when dormitory provisions have not been fully anticipated. Reassuring students and parents, he stressed that the ministry will show no negligence in its duties.
“The students have the same demand; when capacity increases, resources must also increase, and dormitories are among the primary needs,” Dr. Habibi said. “We are informing the parents of students that we will not neglect our responsibilities and will not allow the quality of medical education to be compromised.”