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Last checked: 30 July 2026

# How to activate student meals

Subsidised meals are open to eligible foreign degree students and exist across Slovenian study centres, not only in Ljubljana.

Subsidised student meals, known as boni. Photo: Arhiv Štajerskega Tednika, svet24.si
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This page was last checked on 30 July 2026 and applies to meal-subsidy figures in 2026/2027. Deadlines, fees, required documents, eligibility conditions, and administrative procedures may change. Verify the information directly with the responsible institution before submitting an application or making an important decision.

## Eligibility

The system covers students enrolled at Slovenian higher-education institutions who have student status and are not employed or self-employed in the excluded categories and are not receiving a pension other than a family pension. Foreign full-degree students meeting the conditions are included.

## Current amount

From 1 March 2026, the state meal subsidy is €5,19 per meal. This is not the final price of every meal. The student pays the difference between the restaurant price and the subsidy.

## First registration

- Complete the online first-registration form.
- Save the application number.
- Within 90 days, visit an SŠP registration point personally.
- Bring a photo identity document, the original current certificate of enrolment, and your phone.
- Choose phone identification or the available contactless-card option.
- Obtain the activation code and activate the online account.

The FAQ currently lists a €15 charge for the contactless card. Verify the current amount before you rely on it.

## Use

- One subsidised meal per eligible day
- Current service window: 7:00 to 24:00
- Identity may be checked
- Restaurant availability differs by city
- The student pays the supplement

When older FAQs or articles conflict, follow the current government rule.

## Annual renewal and city access

Renew the right for each new academic year using current enrolment evidence. Subsidised meals are not limited to Ljubljana. The official system includes providers under the Ljubljana, Maribor, and Primorska student organisations and across Slovenian study centres, although the number of providers varies. A student is not limited to providers in the city of enrolment.

## Sources and further information

- GOV.SI subsidised student meals
- Student meal portal
- Student meal frequently asked questions

Last checked: 30 July 2026

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